Hong Kong students from New Asia Middle School in To Kwa Wan were taken to the hospital after a suspected gas leak incident. Eleven students, consisting of two Form Three boys and nine girls, complained of symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and stomachache after attending a chemistry lesson in the school laboratory. The school staff promptly reported the suspected gas leak to the police, who then called in firefighters and staff from energy firm Towngas to investigate. However, the subsequent inspection confirmed that there was no gas leak, and no evacuations were necessary [73941ec2].
This incident highlights the importance of safety measures and protocols in schools to ensure the well-being of students. It also serves as a reminder for schools to regularly check and maintain their facilities to prevent potential accidents and ensure a safe learning environment for students [73941ec2].
Swire Coca-Cola, one of the largest bottling partners of the Coca-Cola Company globally, has vowed to investigate a carbon dioxide leak at its plant in Sha Tin, Hong Kong [df8d1e3c]. The leak occurred around 9:45 pm the night before, and video footage posted online showed white clouds billowing out onto the street. Despite the dramatic visuals, the company confirmed that there were no injuries. Two security guards were seen trying to direct traffic while a motorcyclist drove through the smoke. The company stated that the leak was minor and promptly contained with the support of authorities. They will conduct a thorough investigation to prioritize the health and safety of employees and the community [df8d1e3c].
This incident comes after a previous gas leak investigation in suburban Yuen Long, where firefighters were called in to investigate a leak of toxic and highly flammable gas. Three days later, eleven pupils at New Asia Middle School were taken to the hospital after a suspected gas leak incident [df8d1e3c].