Airport scare as display dangles in mid-air after fall
An overhead electronic display at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 was left dangling in mid-air after falling about seven metres on Saturday. No one was injured as the marine-themed display ended up eight metres above ground after falling from its original 15-metre-high perch, with the cause believed to be a steel cable giving way. Police said they were alerted at around 8.30 am about…
On Saturday, an overhead electronic display at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 fell about seven metres, leaving it eight metres above ground. No one was injured in the incident, which occurred around 8.30 am. The marine-themed display, measuring 1.5m by 1.5m, had been installed at a height of 15 metres before the fall. Police were alerted to the event and determined that there was no immediate danger. Firefighters were on standby at the scene, and the Airport Authority immediately cordoned off the area.
The display's fall-arrest system activated during the malfunction, and a maintenance team subsequently stabilized the installation, according to the Airport Authority. The Authority emphasized its concern over the incident and announced that a thorough investigation would be conducted to enhance the safety system's stability.
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