Man, 92, dies after allegedly choking on glutinous rice balls

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Theodora YuFebruary 18, 2026 at 07:34 AM

Man, 92, dies after allegedly choking on glutinous rice balls

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A 92-year-old man, surnamed Sung, died in Hong Kong on Wednesday after allegedly choking on glutinous rice balls. Police received a call from the man's family at approximately 9 a.m. reporting that he had collapsed and lost consciousness while eating at his residence in Sau Wah House, Sau Mau Ping Estate in Kowloon. Officers transported the unconscious man to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong for treatment. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Police have stated that the man's official cause of death is pending an autopsy.

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