Typhoon lashes Hong Kong

Typhoon Vicente
This file photo shows storm clouds gathering over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. More than 100 people were injured and trees were ripped from the ground on July 24 as typhoon Vicente lashed Hong Kong, packing winds in excess of 140 kilometres (87 miles) an hour, according to officials. Photo: AFP file

More than 100 people were injured and trees were ripped from the ground as a typhoon lashed Hong Kong packing winds in excess of 140 kilometres (87 miles) an hour on July 23.