A tower crane operator died on Thursday when the structure he was in collapsed at a building site in Kwai Chung.

The man was trapped inside the cabin of the crane after it came down near Pik Kwai House, Kwai Chung Estate at about 4.30pm, police said.

Photos posted online showed the crane had toppled over onto a hillside.

Police said a truck travelling on nearby Tai Wo Hau Road was struck by gravel and debris during the incident but the driver was not injured.

The Labour Department said it sent staff to the scene, and is investigating the cause of the tragedy.
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Last updated: 2026-03-19 HKT 18:28




Edited by Thomas McAlinden