A 2½-hour disruption on Hong Kong's East Rail line was caused by a passenger opening an emergency exit on a train, leaving several injured and causing chaos among commuters during rush hour.

Hong Kong commuters have complained about chaotic scenes after services on a section of the East Rail line were suspended for about 2½ hours on Friday when a passenger opened an emergency exit on a train and was later found injured in a tunnel. The disruption caused chaos during rush hour. Affected stations were packed with passengers who later had to wait in long queues for alternative transport. According to rail operator the MTR Corporation, the incident happened at 4.35pm when a passenger...