Hong Kong reopens probe into girl’s alleged platform gap fall at airport after video surfaces

Hong Kong authorities have reopened an investigation into a case in which a girl was said to have fallen into the gap between a train and a platform at the airport, after a video circulating online sparked safety concerns.

“The [Electrical and Mechanical Services Department] was unable to verify the late 2023 alleged incident, based on information submitted by the Airport Authority,” Ng Yuk-wa, the department’s technical secretary, said.

“A renewed in-depth investigation is under way, including interviews with relevant personnel and review of operational logs … The department has requested further information from the Airport Authority to assist in this investigation.”

The child’s alleged fall was also initially determined non-reportable, but authorities decided to look into it again after the video apparently showing the fall surfaced. The authority was instructed to submit a report in a month.

Ng confirmed on Friday that authorities had earlier investigated three incidents, including the alleged fall that took place in November last year. All incidents were related to the airport’s Automated People Mover (APM) – the driverless transit system that connects various terminals and facilities within Hong Kong International Airport.

The action was taken following tipoffs from anonymous emails in January and July.