9th August 2026 – (Hong Kong) A woman has died following a fall from a residential building at Beverly Hill, 6 Broadwood Road in So Kon Po, Happy Valley. The incident occurred at around 4.16am today when a 71-year-old Korean national was discovered by a security guard after reportedly falling from a higher floor within the estate. Emergency services were called to the scene, where paramedics confirmed she was deceased upon examination.
An initial police investigation suggests the woman fell from a balcony on one of the upper floors of the property. Officers recovered a letter at the location and are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. It is understood that the deceased had been experiencing emotional difficulties prior to the incident.
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