Smoking power bank delays MTR train at Wong Tai Sin
A power bank emitted smoke inside an MTR train at Wong Tai Sin Station on 5 October, causing a five-minute delay on the Kwun Tong Line. No injuries were reported, and passengers were evacuated calmly.
A power bank emitted smoke inside an MTR train carriage at Wong Tai Sin Station during morning peak hours on 5 October, delaying Kwun Tong Line services toward Tiu Keng Leng by about five minutes.
No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred at around 7.30am. MTR staff immediately evacuated passengers from the train, and commuters waited calmly on Platform 1 for the next service, with order maintained throughout the disruption.
The incident did not affect other lines and services resumed normal operation shortly after the delay. The cause of the power bank malfunction is under investigation.