Hong Kong inquest verdict into ferry crash ‘will be ellipsis ... not full stop’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fiona ChowJanuary 20, 2026 at 08:29 AM

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Alice Leung, whose brother died in the 2012 Lamma IV ferry crash that killed 39 people, anticipates the upcoming Coroner's Court verdict will not fully resolve the unanswered questions surrounding the tragedy. The Lamma IV, carrying 124 passengers to view National Day fireworks in Hong Kong, collided with the Sea Smooth catamaran on October 1, 2012. While a commission of inquiry reported findings in 2013 and criminal proceedings took place, Leung believes the inquest holds symbolic importance for the families seeking closure. The coroner is expected to deliver a verdict on the cause of the crash nearly 13 years after the initial inquiry. Leung expects the verdict to be a continuation of the search for answers.

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