55-Year-Old Man Collapses at Tai Mei Tuk Long Run During Heat Warning
HK01 · 3 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago5 MIN
Summary
A 55-year-old man collapsed and lost consciousness during a National Day long run event at the Tai Mei Tuk Plover Cove Reservoir Dam in Tai Po on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 9:34 am while a Very Hot Weather Warning remained in effect. Emergency services rushed the victim to Tai Po Nethersole Hospital, where his condition was being treated. Police are investigating the cause of the collapse. Separately, a visually impaired runner also felt unwell after completing the race but recovered after rest and did not need hospital care.
Key Points
- The long run event, titled "National Day Long Run 2026," was jointly organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) Youth Affairs Committee and the Automobile Transport and General Workers Union
- Race categories included 4km and 10km individual and team events for men, women, and youth divisions, with participants starting from the main dam and running toward the dam's end
- The unconscious male victim, identified as Mr. Wei aged 55, was sent to Tai Po Nethersole Hospital for emergency treatment
- The Hong Kong Observatory issued a Very Hot Weather Warning at 6:45 am Thursday, cautioning residents about high temperatures and the risk of heatstroke
- LK Chung-hung (陸頌雄), Deputy Director of the HKFTU Political Affairs Committee, participated in the 10km race and completed it in 54 minutes, expressing hope for the victim's speedy recovery
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the serious health risks posed by extreme heat during outdoor activities in Hong Kong, particularly during the summer months when temperatures regularly exceed safe thresholds . The event highlights the importance of heat safety awareness and the need for adequate medical support at large-scale outdoor sporting events, especially when heat warnings are in effect .
This incident underscores the serious health risks posed by extreme heat during outdoor activities in Hong Kong, particularly during the summer months when temperatures regularly exceed safe thresholds . The event highlights the importance of heat safety awareness and the need for adequate medical support at large-scale outdoor sporting events, especially when heat warnings are in effect .