Hong Kong: Eight people injured in MTR train derailment September 17 /update 1

Event

Eight people were injured when an MTR train derailed on the East Rail Line in Hong Kong on Tuesday, September 17. The incident involving three carriages happened between Hung Hom and Mong Kok East stations at approximately 08:45 (local time). As of early Wednesday, September 18, the cause of the derailment was still under investigation but there was no immediate suggestion of foul play. East Rail Line services between Hung Hom and Mong Kok East stations were suspended on Tuesday in the wake of the incident and are expected to remain unavailable through Wednesday morning. The Hong Kong Federation of Railway Trade Unions has advised commuters to seek alternate transportation routes on Wednesday morning.

Advice

Potentially impacted travelers are advised to keep abreast of the situation, anticipate rail service disruptions, plan alternative routes and modes of transportation, and allow additional time to reach their destinations.