Hong Kong district councillor struck by falling concrete at public housing estate

A Hong Kong district councillor has been struck by a falling piece of concrete while moving supplies with a care team at a public housing estate.

Police received a report shortly after noon on Saturday that a woman had been hit on the head by a falling piece of concrete at Yiu Tung Estate in Shau Kei Wan.

“The woman was conscious and was subsequently sent to the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital [in Chai Wan],” a force spokesman said.

The Post has learned that district councillor Ng Ching-ching was the victim. She was handling supplies with care team members at Yiu Wa House when the accident happened.

Lawmaker Aron Kwok Wai-keung of the Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) in Hong Kong, of which Ng is also a member, told the Post the district councillor needed rest.

“The entire party is very concerned about Ng, but the severity of her injuries can only be confirmed after medical checks. Ng is known to be a hardworking district councillor, this incident will not hinder FTU members’ dedication to serving communities,” Kwok said.