Worker clings to railing on dangling gondola caught in strong winds
A terrifying ordeal unfolded in Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong, on Saturday (15 March) afternoon, when a construction worker was left hanging mid-air after his gondola lift was caught in powerful winds.
Source: 香港人 on Facebook
Dramatic footage circulating online showed the gondola violently swaying several floors above the ground, seemingly weightless against the intense gusts.
A male worker clung desperately to the railing, fighting to maintain his grip as the structure rocked dangerously.
Worker climbs on building to escape dangling gondola
In another clip, the worker appeared to manoeuvre the gondola towards a nearby building before climbing onto the ledge of a residential unit to escape from the precarious lift.
Source: 港時港事（原名港東港西）on Facebook
Police said they received multiple reports of a male worker shouting for help from a mid-air gondola from about 3.07pm, South China Morning Post reported.
Source: 百壇王子 on Facebook
Firefighters were dispatched and helped the uninjured man indoors.
Gusts up to 110km/h recorded
According to SCMP, the Hong Kong Observatory recorded winds of up to 110km/h at nearby Lau Fau Shan around the same time.
Meanwhile, hail was reported in Tai Po at 3.20pm, reinforcing warnings of intense weather.
“Intense gusts may continue to affect Hong Kong. Seek safe shelter as soon as possible if you are staying outdoors,” the Observatory said.
Additionally, there was a low-level rainstorm warning issued at 3pm which was later cancelled at 4.45pm.
Residents were advised to seek shelter immediately as the northeast monsoon continued to bring cool and windy conditions across southern China.
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Featured image adapted from 香港人 on Facebook, 港時港事（原名港東港西）on Facebook
