Tree falls near Sheung Shui MTR Station, injuring four pedestrians

A tree approximately 10 meters tall partially collapsed near Exit B1 of Sheung Shui MTR Station on San Wan Road around 11pm Sunday, injuring four pedestrians.

The falling tree branch struck four individuals who were unable to avoid it in time. Bystanders immediately provided assistance and alerted emergency services.

Rescue personnel arrived to find one man and three women conscious but injured. A 25-year-old woman suffered the most serious injury with a fractured left leg from being trapped under the tree branch. The other three victims sustained back and head injuries from being struck by falling debris.

All four injured individuals were transported to North District Hospital for treatment. The approximately 8-meter-long fallen branch remained blocking the pedestrian pathway after the incident.