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Worker's right forearm amputated in escalator accident at Tseung Kwan O Hospital
A 50-year-old worker had his right forearm amputated while performing maintenance work on an escalator in Tseung Kwan O Hospital.
The escalator suddenly started while the worker was on it, leading to the accident.
The worker was rushed to the hospital's Accident and Emergency Department and underwent emergency surgery.
The hospital immediately reported the incident to the Police and EMSD, and expressed sympathy to the patient, promising to provide appropriate treatment and cooperate with the authorities in the investigation.
The case was also reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office.
The worker was rushed to the hospital's Accident and Emergency Department and underwent emergency surgery.
The hospital immediately reported the incident to the Police and EMSD, and expressed sympathy to the patient, promising to provide appropriate treatment and cooperate with the authorities in the investigation.
The case was also reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office.
