More than 300 people trapped by fire on roof of Hong Kong World Trade Centre

MORE than 300 people are trapped by fire on the roof of Hong Kong’s World Trade Centre . The stranded people are waiting to be rescued after a blaze broke out at the 38-storey building today, with eight people injured and rushed to hospital. No deaths have been reported as rescue operations continue. The eight people who were injured are aged between 31 and 72. Hong Kong police said the blaze erupted in the machine room before scaffolding caught fire. The World Trade Centre is currently undergoing building renovation. Most read in News JANUARY BLUES Schools drawing up plans to stay shut in January as Omicron fears grow GRANDAD SUICIDE Star's grandad took his own life after sending card to daughter in prison VACC TO THE FUTURE Vaccine passports WILL be needed for clubs and stadiums from today XMAS GRINCH I spent £85 on a 'Grinch visit' - he trashed my house & poured JUICE on my son JANUARY BLUES Pubs, shops and restaurants could be forced to shut in January due to Omicron HOW WAS IT MISSED? Tragic pic of Star's bruised face shows she was FAILED just like Arthur