Man crushed to death in industrial accident at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground site on Friday morning
Police received a report at about 8.58am on Friday that a man had been hit by a vehicle at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground at Kai Lok Street and was trapped beneath it on the running track.
The victim’s colleague reported the incident to emergency services. Firefighters arrived to free the victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining severe head injuries.
The driver of the vehicle remained on site to assist police with their investigation. Officers classified the case as an industrial accident. No arrest has been made so far.
The sports ground has been closed since January 2 for a nine-month refurbishment that is due to be completed on September 29.
