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| The incident happened in one of the flats at Double Cove on Wu Kai Sha Road |
A Filipina domestic helper in Ma On Shan was rushed to hospital at about 9:30pm last night, after attempting suicide by slashing her wrists and taking some pills.
Reports said the 33-year-old Filipina was undergoing some financial difficulties which may have helped push her to the edge.
A police report said the Filipina’s employer had called for help, suspecting that the helper was in distress inside their residence at Double Cove, 8 Wu Kai Sha Road.
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Paramedics who responded to the call found the helper unwell. They also found a packet of drugs and a suicide note near her.
She was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in a semi-conscious state, but her present condition is unknown.
Staff at the Philippine Migrant Workers Office said they had not heard of the case, and are asking those who might know the helper to contact them so she could be helped.
Anyone suffering from depression or having suicidal thoughts may call the 24-hour multi-lingual hotline at The Samaritans Hong Kong at 28960000.
Alternatively, they may call or send a message to The Help Project at 28272525, for free and fully confidential support.
Filipino migrant workers may also call the hotline of the MWO at 5529 1880, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration at 63459324, or the assistance to nationals section of the Philippine Consulate at 9155 4023.
