Hong Kong’s CLP Power investigates after voltage dip traps dozens in lifts

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ng Kang-chungFebruary 6, 2026 at 03:01 PM

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Hong Kong's CLP Power is investigating a voltage dip that left dozens of residents trapped in lifts on Friday evening. The incident occurred at around 6:29pm when a 132,000-volt power grid connecting Ma On Shan to Sha Tin experienced a brief voltage drop. More than 50 reports of people trapped in lifts were received by the Fire Services Department between 6:30pm and 8pm, with most coming from Sha Tin and Ma On Shan. CLP Power stated that power supply was not interrupted, but some customers or public facilities may have experienced dimming or flickering lights due to the voltage drop. The cause of the dip is currently unknown, but possible causes include adverse weather, third-party damage, or equipment failure. CLP Power is monitoring the situation and investigating the incident.

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