Swire Coca-Cola Investigates Carbon Dioxide Leak at Hong Kong Plant, Ensures Safety Measures
Swire Coca-Cola has launched an investigation into a carbon dioxide leak at its plant in Hong Kong, assuring that no injuries were reported during the incident.
The leak was confirmed by the company on Sunday following the circulation of video footage showing white clouds billowing from its Sha Tin facility the previous night around 9:45 pm. Although the substance initially appeared unclear, it was later identified as carbon dioxide.
In the video, a motorcyclist was seen navigating through the smoke while security guards managed traffic, and bystanders observed the situation.
Jason Ja, who posted the footage on Facebook, described the scene: “I’m not sure what happened, but the security guard told me it was fine to just pass through. I came by a second time after firefighters arrived, and they told me to turn around and would not let me through.”
Swire Coca-Cola, a subsidiary of the Swire conglomerate and the fifth-largest bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company globally, emphasized that the leak was minor and promptly contained with support from local authorities.
A spokesperson for Swire Coca-Cola informed the Post that no employees or members of the public were injured, and operations at the plant remained stable throughout the incident.
“We are conducting a thorough investigation and will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe environment,” the spokesperson stated, underscoring the company’s commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of its employees and the community.
This incident follows previous safety concerns in Hong Kong, including a toxic gas leak in Yuen Long earlier in May, which prompted safety advisories for nearby residents, and a suspected gas leak at New Asia Middle School that hospitalized eleven students.
