East Rail Line services disrupted due to passenger on track

The MTR announced that train services from Mong Kok East to Tai Wai are temporarily suspended due to “a person on the track” at Kowloon Tong Station on Sunday.

It was learned that a person had entered the track area at 12.40 pm, leading to the suspension of the services.

The police and firefighters were alerted to the scene and found a body under the train.

It was learned that the body belonged to a 59-year-old man with a mood disorder. No suicide note was found at the scene.

Due to the incident, trains were running at 10-minute intervals between Admiralty and Mong Kok East, Tai Wai and Lo Wu, and Tai Po Market and Lok Ma Chau. Free shuttle buses between Kowloon Tong and Tai Wai Station are now running.

The service gradually resumed at 2 pm after the incident.

(Updated at 2.08pm)

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.