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Acidic liquid dropped onto shoppers in Hong Kong
Dozens of people in Hong Kong were hurt after two bottles containing an acidic liquid were dropped from a building into a busy commercial district on Saturday, said the police, who are investigating whether the act was intentional.
- Agencies
- Published: 11:07 December 14, 2008
Hong Kong: Dozens of people in Hong Kong were hurt after two bottles containing an acidic liquid were dropped from a building into a busy commercial district on Saturday, said the police, who are investigating whether the act was intentional.
The 750ml bottles containing an acidic and corrosive liquid exploded after hitting the ground, causing injuries and burns to 46 people, some of whom had to be treated in hospital before being released, a police spokeswoman said.
Leona Leung at the Hong Kong Police Department said, "After an initial investigation, we've determined two bottles containing a corrosive liquid were dropped from above."
She added, "The matters is under investigation. So far nobody has been arrested."
The liquid has been sent to the laboratory, and the police have not yet determined the contents, she added.
The incident happened shortly after 5pm on Saturday in a bustling shopping district of Kowloon, across the city from the main Hong Kong island, which is usually clogged with tourists and shoppers.
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