Two cleaning workers were hit by a fallen tree branch in Happy Valley this morning. A tree on Ventris Road was unable to withstand the strong winds at around 9 am, with its broken branche fell and struck the two cleaners. As of 2.40 pm today, the Fire Services Department and the government's 1823 call centre received a total of three reports of fallen trees. The Home Affairs Department has opened 29 temporary shelters in various districts and 83 people have sought refuge at the shelters. According to the Hospital Authority, as of 2pm, one male sought medical treatment at public hospital during the typhoon period.
