Man dies after falling from rooftop to construction site in Kwun Tong

A 38-year-old man died after falling from the rooftop of a commercial building onto a nearby construction site in Kwun Tong on Monday afternoon.

Police were called around 3pm after a worker found the man, surnamed Cheng, at the site on Hoi Bun Road. He was taken to United Christian Hospital but pronounced dead.

Initial investigations suggest he fell from the rooftop of 123 Hoi Bun Road into the adjacent site. No suicide note was found. The cause is under investigation.

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.