31 October 2026 – Kwai Chung, Hong Kong – A serious industrial accident occurred at a waste‑paper processing company on Kwai De Street (Nos. 7–13) in Kwai Chung. At 10:41 am, a 69‑year‑old male worker, Mr Zeng, was operating a paper‑cardboard packing machine when the machine accidentally cut off the tip of his right ring finger. The worker was conscious and bleeding heavily when colleagues discovered the injury and immediately called the police. Police arrived on the scene, sealed the packing machine for evidence, and interviewed other workers to determine the circumstances of the incident. The case has been classified as an “industrial accident.” The Labour Department has been notified and will investigate the specific cause of the incident. Emergency medical staff responded to the call, performed initial dressing on the wound, and transported Mr Zeng, along with the severed finger, to Margaret Hospital for treatment.
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