Ferry crash raises Hong Kong harbour questions
- Published: 3 Oct 2012 at 00.49
- Online news: Asia
Hong Kong has thrived as Asia's throbbing transport hub, but a deadly ferry accident on the busy National Day holiday has raised questions about safety on the city's frenetic harbour.
The bow of the Lamma IV boat (C) is seen partially submerged during rescue operations the morning after it collided with a Hong Kong ferry. Hong Kong has thrived as Asia's throbbing transport hub, but a deadly ferry accident on the busy National Day holiday has raised questions about safety on the city's frenetic harbour.
A total of 37 people were killed and scores injured when a passenger ferry collided near Lamma island with a vessel carrying company employees on a pleasure cruise to watch holiday fireworks on Monday evening.
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