41 ferry passengers injured in docking mishap at Hong Kong’s Pier 9

   November 2, 2024 ,   Accidents

Approximately 40 passengers sustained minor injuries when a ferryboat contacted a pier in Hong Kong China's Central Financial District during docking procedures on Friday morning, November 1st.

The incident occurred at Pier 9 around 07:14 AM (local time/23:14 UTC) and involved a Tsui Wah Ferry Service vessel carrying 130 passengers.

Police confirmed that medical assistance was being provided to the 41 passengers with slight injuries, noting that an investigation is underway. The ferry's captain was unharmed, and no crew members sustained injuries.

According to local media reports, the ferry typically serves as a commuter route for employees traveling to Lamma Power Station, operating between Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, and Lamma Island.