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Woman injured after mall glass door falls in Tuen Mun

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Woman injured after mall glass door falls in Tuen Mun

Summary

A glass entrance door at Butterfly Plaza in Tuen Mun came loose and fell on a 39-year-old woman at about 6pm on Friday, 23 October, as she was leaving the mall. She suffered a head injury, remained conscious, and was taken by ambulance to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment.

Key Points

  • The incident happened at about 6pm on 23 October at Butterfly Plaza in Tuen Mun, when the woman pushed open a glass entrance door while preparing to leave the mall.
  • The glass door suddenly came loose and collapsed, striking the 39-year-old woman on the head and causing injury.
  • She was conscious after the incident and was sent by ambulance to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment.
  • After the accident, mall security cordoned off the area to keep passers-by away, while the detached glass door was left lying on the ground.
  • Police classified the case as “a person injured” and are following up to investigate the cause of the accident.

Why It Matters

The case is likely to draw attention to the maintenance and inspection of heavy glass entrance doors in busy shopping centres, especially during evening peak foot traffic. The immediate cordon and police follow-up indicate that the condition of the door and the circumstances of its detachment will be examined further.

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