{
  "id": 18828283,
  "title": "Substandard columns found at MTR site in Tung Chung",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/substandard-columns-found-at-mtr-site-in-tung-chung-18828283",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T00:35:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1876986-20261108.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Buildings Department of Hong Kong has identified dozens of substandard columns at the MTR station currently under construction in Tung Chung West. Around 30 of these columns were flagged by registered structural engineers during their routine site inspection and quality audit. The department requested an investigation report and remedial measures from the RSE by the end of the month. The MTR Corporation has suspended relevant construction activities in response to the findings. The department assured that the identified defects do not pose a risk to the structural integrity of the station, as the temporary supports for the floor slab have not been removed yet. The department's investigation revealed no evidence of intentional deviation from approved plans or violations of relevant codes and regulations.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}