27th March 2023 – (Hong Kong) In a tragic incident, a middle-aged man jumped off Tsing Ma Bridge towards the sea, leading to his death. The incident took place at 9.09am today when a driver noticed a truck parked in the slow lane and a man jumping off the bridge’s railing.
After receiving the distress call, multiple rescue teams, including firefighters and several boats, rushed to the location to initiate a search and rescue operation. The teams searched the sea around the bridge and discovered the man, who was unconscious, near Ma Wan. He was immediately rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital for emergency medical attention.
Unfortunately, the man was pronounced dead at the hospital, and his identity has not been revealed. The police are investigating the reason for the man’s sudden decision to jump off the bridge, and more details will be shared as the investigation progresses.
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