Hundreds trapped in Hong Kong World Trade Centre fire
Hundreds of people are believed to be trapped at Hong Kong’s World Trade Centre following a major fire outbreak on Wednesday morning.
According to The South China Daily Post, more than 300 people are feared to be trapped the fire broke out at lunchtime local time on Wednesday, December 15.
Fire crews have rushed to the 38-storey building on Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, at around 12:37 p.m. (4:27 a.m. GMT) to put out the fire, which sources claimed started in an electrical switch room before ripping through the building’s scaffolding.
Police said a woman in her 60s was lying in a semi-conscious state in hospital and suffering from smoke inhalation, and three others were also reportedly unwell after the fire.
According to reports, shoppers and restaurant-goers are among those still within the building, which operates as a mall and office tower.
The Hong Kong Free Press added that the fire was still ongoing, and firefighters were rescuing people using emergency ladders.
Over 150 persons have been evacuated.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Airport technology tailored to match Nigeria’s diverse passenger needs: FAAN
Ms Onabanjo-Kuku added that FAAN was working towards completing the financing structure for the rail system project.
World
Police nab more than 2,000 people as protests persist in France
French authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities.
States
Ogun police detain four officers over alleged assault on young man
The detention follows a viral video of the officers, accompanied by a civilian, pinning and handcuffing the young man.
States
NDLEA seizes ₦7 billion worth of tramadol at Lagos port, arrests octogenarian
Mr Babafemi stated that the raid included the arrest of dozens of suspects, including an 85-year-old grandmother.
World
17 killed in stampede at India’s Durga Puja festival
West Bengal’s chief minister Suvendhu Adhikari confirmed a seven-year-old girl was among the people who died in the stampede.
States
Lagos task force nabs dismissed operative for impersonation, extortion
Mr Akerele said the suspect was detained at Oshodi bus stop after a viral video of his apprehension circulated.
