Hong Kong’s rail giant has launched an investigation after a woman was injured when a ceiling panel fell and hit her leg at Telford Plaza in Kowloon Bay.

The MTR Corporation, which also manages the shopping centre, said on Saturday that a section of the ceiling near an entrance to Phase One had become loose and fallen shortly before midnight on June 18.

Shopping centre staff immediately attended to her, called police and accompanied her to hospital for treatment, according to the MTR Corp.

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Photos circulating online after the incident showed part of the ceiling hanging over an entrance area, with debris scattered on the ground and parts of the site closed off.

The entrance was closed for repairs after part of the ceiling fell. Photo: Threads / jjune.889
The entrance was closed for repairs after part of the ceiling fell. Photo: Threads / jjune.889

The rail company said the woman was discharged from hospital later the same night.

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“Telford Plaza attaches great importance to this incident and has commenced a thorough investigation and follow-up work,” it said. “Repairs will be carried out as soon as possible.