Hundreds trapped on roof of Hong Kong building after fire


Firefighters evacuate a woman after a fire broke out at the World Trade Centre in Causeway Bay on Dec 15, 2021. - China Daily

HONG KONG (China Daily/Asia News Network): More than 300 people were trapped and at least one was injured after a major fire broke out at World Trade Centre in Causeway Bay on Wednesday (Dec 15).

Twelve people were brought to the hospital while police said more than 300 were still trapped on the roof, according to local broadcaster RTHK.

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