People trapped in lifts in CLP voltage dip
The Fire Services Department received 179 reports of people being trapped in lifts and 40 cases of fire alarms being activated after CLP reported a brief voltage dip on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson of CLP said the dip was recorded on its power supply lines between Lai Chi Kok and Tsz Wan Shan at around 1.09pm. There was no power outage during the period, according to the firm. However, it…
The Fire Services Department received a total of 179 reports regarding people being trapped in lifts, alongside 40 instances of fire alarms being triggered following a brief voltage dip reported by CLP on Tuesday afternoon. This voltage dip, as stated by a CLP spokesperson, occurred within the power supply lines connecting Lai Chi Kok and Tsz Wan Shan around 1:09pm, though no power outage was noted during this period.
Despite the lack of a complete power failure, CLP reported that certain clients might have observed a dimming or flickering of lights, while some sensitive electrical installations could have seen their operations suspended due to the activation of protective systems. Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Yung Wai-ming disclosed that four individuals experienced discomfort after being confined in lifts, with three of them being taken to the hospital for treatment.
The individual who did not require hospitalization reported feeling unwell initially but recovered after being rescued. Three others also felt unwell and experienced shortness of breath. One of these individuals had a high blood pressure reading upon examination.
Yung further explained that the Fire Services Department had successfully completed all rescue and subsequent operations related to the incident. CLP confirmed that they were actively investigating the matter.
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