A man was injured Tuesday after a suspected gas explosion caused him to fall from a building in Hong Kong‘s To Kwa Wan district.Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred on North帝 Street adn involved a possible leak from a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder [[1]]. The event prompted a full response from emergency services and a safety review of gas systems in the area.
A man was injured after falling from a low-rise building in To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong, following a suspected gas explosion on Tuesday, according to early reports.
The incident occurred on North帝 Street, where residents reported hearing a blast within a tenement building. Authorities suspect a leak from a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder may have caused the explosion. Firefighters and police responded to the scene and are investigating.
According to reports, the injured man fell from a lower floor of the building and sustained burns. He was conscious when transported to a local hospital for treatment. The circumstances surrounding his fall are currently under investigation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a connecting hose to the LPG cylinder had been disconnected, Hong Kong Wenhui Net reported. Police from the Serious Crime Unit have taken over the investigation.
The incident has prompted a response from the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, which is examining the gas supply system in the building. This case underscores the importance of regular safety checks for gas appliances and installations.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos, with some comparing the sound to a “cannonball flying,” on.cc East Net reported. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Hong Kong Radio Television and Yahoo News also reported on the incident.
