Hong Kong reopens probe into girl’s suspected fall into train platform gap at airport
‘A renewed in-depth investigation is under way, including interviews with relevant personnel and review of operational logs,’ technical official says
Hong Kong authorities have reopened an investigation into a case in which a girl was said to have fallen into the gap between a train and a platform at the airport, after a video circulating online sparked safety concerns.
“The [Electrical and Mechanical Services Department] was unable to verify the late 2023 alleged incident, based on information submitted by the Airport Authority,” Ng Yuk-wa, the department’s technical secretary, said.
“A renewed in-depth investigation is under way, including interviews with relevant personnel and review of operational logs … The department has requested further information from the Airport Authority to assist in this investigation.”
The child’s suspected fall was also initially determined non-reportable, but authorities decided to look into it again after the video showing the incident surfaced. The authority was instructed to submit a report in a month.
Ng confirmed on Friday that authorities had earlier investigated three cases, including the suspected fall that took place in November last year. All were related to the airport’s Automated People Mover (APM) – the driverless transit system that connects terminals and facilities within Hong Kong International Airport.
The action was taken following email tipoffs about the incidents from anonymous senders in January and July.
