Published 16:42 IST, February 6th 2024

TRAGIC: Man Falls Off Truck at Hong Kong Airport, Dies After Being Crushed By Plane

The deceased was an employee of China Aircraft Services responsible for aircraft towing.

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Hong Kong: In a tragic incident, a ground worker at the Hong Kong airport was killed as he was run over by an aircraft after falling from a tow truck. 

As per media reports, police received information about the incident at 3 AM on Tuesday that a man had been found unconscious at West Apron. The deceased was an employee of China Aircraft Services responsible for aircraft towing.

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Emergency personnel found the 34-year-old man with severe injuries and declared him dead upon at the spot. It's believed the man was a passenger in a tow truck when he fell out and was struck by the plane being towed behind. It is suspected that seat belt wasn't fastened while maintenance was underway.

Meanwhile, the 60-year-old truck driver was taken into custody on charges of dangerous driving causing death and is currently undergoing further interrogation.

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16:42 IST, February 6th 2024