The Filipina was found by her employer at his Villa Monte Rosa flat (Wikimedia) |
Hong Kong Police have confirmed reports that a Filipina domestic helper had tried to take her own life two days ago by drinking bleach, but was half-conscious when rushed to hospital.
There has been
no immediate update on her condition, and the police have classified the case as
attempted suicide.
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Police said the 39-year-old
Filipina was found inside her bedroom at her employer’s flat at Villa Monte Rosa estate at 41-A Stubbs Road at about 11pm on Tuesday.
Her male
employer surnamed Wong immediately called 999, and the helper was rushed by
rescuers to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wanchai in a semi-conscious state, and was breathing.
She had reportedly vomited some of the bleach that she ingested when found.
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Police said
their investigation revealed that the Filipina “had been in a dispute and was
having relationship problems” when she tried to take her life.
Consulate
officers said they were not aware of the incident, and would make their own
inquiries.
TAWAG NA! |
Anyone with information can call the Migrant Workers Office hotline at 6345 9324 or the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration office, 5529 1880.
PINDUTIN ITO |
Those having suicidal thoughts can call the same numbers, or the Samaritans' 24-hour hotline, 2896 0000. Their volunteers answer calls in English, but some are able to speak other languages, including Tagalog.
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