On Sunday, three individuals were injured when they were struck by a paraglider attempting to land at the Ngong Ping campsite within Ma On Shan Country Park. The incident occurred shortly after 12:30pm, prompting a report from a 42-year-old woman who stated that a paraglider, piloted by a male, had knocked her down. Both her son and another young person, aged 14 and 15 respectively, were also hit by the paraglider. The police noted that the victims sustained head and back injuries and were subsequently airlifted to a hospital by the Government Flying Service for treatment.
No official statements on the cause of the accident have been released, and further details on the pilot's actions during the landing attempt are not available. Such incidents highlight the importance of safe operating procedures in recreational activities and the risks involved in landings within restricted areas. Authorities have expressed concern over the safety of public spaces and are likely to review protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.