Two teenage girls fell from height in separate incidents in Hong Kong within 24 hours, leaving one dead and another hospitalized, police said.
A 19-year-old woman, surnamed Tang, was reported missing by her family around 7pm on Wednesday (Aug 6) after she left her home in Yat Tung Estate, Tung Chung.
She was later found unconscious on a rooftop platform of Ying Yat House and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No suicide note was found, and initial investigations revealed that she had posted suicidal thoughts on social media earlier that day. It is believed that she had been struggling with emotional distress in the period leading up to the incident.
Police do not suspect foul play, but the case remains under investigation.
As for the second incident, a 15-year-old girl fell from Mei Wo House in Wo Che Estate, Sha Tin, at around 2am on Thursday morning (Aug 7).
Security guards found her lying on a second-floor platform and immediately called emergency services. She remained conscious and was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment.
A handwritten farewell note was found at the scene. It is understood that she has a history of emotional distress. The case is also under investigation.
If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, help is available. Dial 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or 2382 2007 for Suicide Prevention Services.
You can also call Suicide Prevention Services at 2382 0000 or CEASE Crisis Centre of Tung Wah Groups of Hospitals at 18281.
The government hotline 18111 can provide support for people with mental health needs and render immediate mental health support and referral services.
