Key facts
- A 48-year-old social worker died by suicide in Hong Kong.
- Her 12-year-old daughter also died by suicide hours later.
- The deaths followed an argument about education problems.
- The mother fell from her 19th-floor apartment.
- The daughter was assessed by a hospital psychology unit.
Hong Kong is grappling with a tragic double suicide involving a mother and her daughter. The incident began when a 48-year-old social worker, reportedly with no prior mental health issues, argued with her 12-year-old daughter over educational matters. Following the dispute, the mother fell from their 19th-floor apartment in Taikoo Shing.