25th October 2026 – (Hong Kong) A rare incident on the MTR’s Kwun Tong Line last night left a young boy briefly immobilised when his right forearm became lodged in the narrow gap between a yellow vertical handrail and the carriage door panel as he stood near the doorway. Photos shared online showed the child wearing a dark blue and white long‑sleeved top with his arm raised and firmly trapped, appearing distressed as staff arrived to assess the situation and call for assistance. Firefighters boarded the train and carefully released him, with no injuries reported. Train services on the line were adjusted during the response before resuming.
The episode sparked discussion on social media, with some users expressing surprise that such a tight gap could trap an arm, while others suggested the experience would make the child more cautious around handrails in future.
