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Worker dies after being run over by construction vehicle at Hong Kong sports ground

Worker dies after being run over by construction vehicle at Hong Kong sports ground
South China Morning Post Friday 26 June 2026, 02:35 UTC By Kristen Cheung 1 min read
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Worker dies after being run over by construction vehicle at Hong Kong sports ground Man crushed to death in industrial accident at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground on Friday morning A worker has died after being run over by a construction vehicle at a Hong Kong sports ground. Police received a report at about 8.58am on Friday that a man had been hit by a vehicle at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground at Kai Lok Street and was trapped beneath it on the running track. The victim’s colleague reported the...

Worker dies after being run over by construction vehicle at Hong Kong sports ground Man crushed to death in industrial accident at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground on Friday morning A worker has died after being run over by a construction vehicle at a Hong Kong sports ground. Police received a report at about 8.58am on Friday that a man had been hit by a vehicle at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground at Kai Lok Street and was trapped beneath it on the running track. The victim’s colleague reported the incident to emergency services. Firefighters arrived to free the victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining severe head injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on site to assist police with their investigation. Officers classified the case as an industrial accident. No arrest has been made so far. The sports ground has been closed since January 2 for a nine-month refurbishment that is due to be completed on September 29. [Image text:] HITACHI 220
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