A Building collapses in Hung Hom

A very old building collasped at 45J Ma Tau Wah Road , Hung Hom yesterday and it lead to the death of four people and others injured. The chief excutive Donald Tsang came to Hung Hom to inspect the site.

According to the news reports, the building collasped at around 1:55p.m. and some of the residents of the building were buried under rubble. However, several lucky residents were resued by the firemem.

The Legislative Council held a meeting to discuss the matter. They found that the building was too old and it was lack of maintenance that could have led to this disaster. It seems nobody was willing or able to pay money to repair the structure of the building because they can't afford to do so.

The government said they would check all buildings in Hong Kong that are over 30 years old to prevent further disasters.

My opinion:

The government should check all old buildings immediately to prevent other buildings collasping. The Urban Renewal Aurthority should demolish all dangerous and old buildings that pose a threat. They should also compensate or help residents who have lost everything!