Commuters stranded as track fire disrupts MTR services in Hong Kong
A fire near an MTR track halted train services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations during Hong Kong’s Tuesday evening rush hour, leaving commuters stranded on packed platforms and concourses. The blaze, reported beside the tracks at the Whampoa-bound platform at Lam Tin station, suspended services across four stations: Kwun Tong, Lam Tin, Yau Tong and Tiu Keng Leng, as crowds swelled…
On Tuesday evening, a fire near an MTR track forced train services to grind to a halt between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations, stranding countless commuters during Hong Kong's rush hour. The inferno was discovered beside the tracks at the Whampoa-bound platform at Lam Tin station, causing disruptions at four stations: Kwun Tong, Lam Tin, Yau Tong, and Tiu Keng Leng. The blaze prompted a surge of passengers around 6pm, leading to crowded concourses and platform bottlenecks.
As frustrated travelers took to social media, they shared images of the congested stations, with queues stretching far and wide. The MTR Corporation confirmed that trains continued to operate between Kwun Tong and Whampoa stations at four-minute intervals, ensuring limited connectivity on the Kwun Tong line. To alleviate the situation, free shuttle buses were deployed between Kwun Tong, Lam Tin, and Yau Tong stations.
A police spokesman reported the fire to authorities at around 5:42pm. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered no flames or smoke, leading to a thorough investigation by MTR staff who worked diligently to restore services.
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