38 passengers injured as two boats collide off Hong Kong

A ferry collided with a boat on the sea area off Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Island on Wednesday night, injuring at least 38 people, local media reported.

Police and firefighters have rushed to the scene to help in the rescue work.

The ferry, which left Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier at 10:30 p.m., was heading for Macao when the collision happened.

So far it is unknown how many passengers were on board the ferry.