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[Wuhan Pneumonia. Continuous Update] Netizens Call for Strike to Paralyze Jiaotong University Station Rails

2020-01-29T00:01:05.450Z


The new type of coronavirus pneumonia commonly known as "Wuhan pneumonia" continues to spread. Some citizens are dissatisfied that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has not closed the epidemic to control the epidemic. On the Internet, it called for a strike in Hong Kong today (January 29), and this morning in Hong Kong The traffic was paralysed in many places, and the government was required to seal off the epidemic.


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Written by: Shao Peilin, Chen Leilei, Liu Dingan, Deng Yongzhong, Cai Zhengbang

2020-01-29 06:04

Last updated: 2020-01-29 07:52

The new type of coronavirus pneumonia commonly known as "Wuhan pneumonia" continues to spread. Some citizens are dissatisfied that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has not closed the epidemic to control the epidemic. On the Internet, it called for a strike in Hong Kong today (January 29), and this morning in Hong Kong The traffic was paralysed in many places, and the government was required to seal off the epidemic.

MTR staff removed bicycles and other debris from the rails. (Photo by Chen Yongwu)

[0739] University: The MTR said that due to people entering the rail range near the University Station and obstacles on the rails near multiple stations, the East Rail Line trains need to be slow-moving, and the East Rail Line travels between Hung Hom Station and Luohu Station / Lok Ma Chau Station Travel time is expected to take an additional 10-15 minutes.

[0735] Sha Tin: Sha Tin MTR Station. Someone reportedly threw a bicycle on the track.

[0725] Sheung Shui: Sheung Shui MTR Station, staffed by pink reflective vests on platform platforms; most passengers on trains wear masks.

[0710] University: MTR University Station. It was reported that the rails were set on fire. After the fire received the report, he mobilized to the scene for rescue with a secondary fire alarm. The East Rail Line platform broadcast stated that "the train was suspended due to someone breaking into the track at the university station, leaving about 10 minutes later".

[0705] Shatin: Across the New City Plaza in Shatin, many police cars are on alert.

[0700] Tsuen Wan: There are police vehicles on various roads in Tsuen Wan District, including outside the Tsuen Tsuen Stadium, Dahe Road, outside the Tsuen Wan Railway Station, and outside Tsuen Xin World.

[0645] Sheung Shui: Debris on the East Rail Line was largely removed, and train service resumed. A large number of riot police officers are on alert at the Sheung Shui Railway Station.

[0615] Tin Shui Wai: Police said that at about 5 am, someone threw a petrol bomb at the Tin Shui Wai Police Station. No one was injured in the incident. The case was classified as "arson" and followed up. Police said scorch marks were found outside the Tin Shui Wai Police Station. The case was followed up by the Yuen Long Police District Criminal Investigation Team. No one has been arrested for the time being. Four people in black are being pursued.

[0610] University: MTR University Station. Someone threw ice cream cones on the rails from a high place.

[0550] Sheung Shui: Close to 4 am, some MTR staff found that there was a lot of sundries in the track position near the Sheung Shui Railway Station. These include bicycles, iron nets, trash cans and bamboo branches. The police arrived at the scene to understand that there were preliminary suspicions that someone had earlier dropped debris from a footbridge. No one has been arrested for the time being. It is known that the site is a footbridge near Xinyun Road near Cambridge Square.

After the MTR staff put on the rails, train services resumed. (Photo by Chen Yongwu)

Most passengers of East Rail Line trains have put on masks. (Photo by Cai Zhengbang)

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, announced the closure of multiple ports

Yesterday (January 28), the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, announced that starting from Thursday (January 30), the West Kowloon Station of the High Speed ​​Rail will be closed and all high-speed rail services to and from Hong Kong and the Mainland will be suspended; passengers at Sha Tau Kok and Man Kam To Land Port Customs clearance is also suspended, and cargo clearance remains normal; ferry services to and from Hong Kong and the Mainland are suspended, and ferry services to and from Hong Kong and Macau are as usual; and transit buses and flights to and from Hong Kong and Mainland China have been reduced by half. In addition, Lin Zheng said that the central government has agreed to temporarily suspend the issuance of "free travel" endorsements in the Mainland.

Netizens Call for Strike to Paralyze Traffic, Require Government Closed for Epidemic Prevention

The new type of coronavirus pneumonia commonly known as "Wuhan pneumonia" continues to spread. Some citizens are dissatisfied that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has not sealed off and controlled the epidemic. On the Internet, it calls for the slogan "Save Hong Kong, paralyze traffic; rescue medical care, and strike." (January 29) There was a strike in Hong Kong. This morning, traffic was paralysed in various places in Hong Kong. "No customs, no work."

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