Two injured in Chai Wan meter room 'blast'
Two workers were injured in a suspected explosion at a meter room in Chai Wan on Monday. The police said the incident took place at 1pm at Greenwood Terrace when the two men, aged 35 and 36, were drilling a wall and carrying out welding work. A security guard reported the incident to the police and paramedics rushed to the scene. The injured workers were taken to hospital. HK Electric said it suspended the electricity supply to the block following the accident to allow firefighters and engineers to carry out inspections and repairs. The company added that it would restore the power once the safety of the electrical installation was confirmed.