24-year-old student dies in fall at Tung Wah College Mong Kok campus

A 24-year-old student has died after falling from a campus building at Tung Wah College's Mong Kok campus on Tuesday night.

Police received multiple reports at around 7pm that a man was lying on the road outside the Cheung Chin Lan Hong Building on Shantung Street and was suspected to have fallen from a height. Emergency personnel arrived and confirmed him dead at the scene.

The man, surnamed Wong, was a student at the college. Police investigations found he fell from a campus platform. A suicide note was recovered at the scene. The cause of death is pending a post-mortem examination.

It is understood he had been troubled by academic issues.

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. 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.