A woman struck by a falling window in Tsim Sha Tsui on Monday morning has died after being rushed to nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Update: Police arrest hotel cleaner after tourist killed by falling window in Tsim Sha Tsui

Police told HKFP that the woman, aged 25, had passed away and a male companion had also suffered injuries.

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A falling window hit the woman as she walked past the Mira Place shopping mall.

Police received reports at 10:25am and cordoned off the scene at 118 Nathan Road for investigation.

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Earlier, police misreported her status at the hospital, claiming she had died upon arrival. Although a pulse had been detected, police confirmed at lunchtime that she had died.

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