Protests in Hong Kong caused the airport to close, leaving passengers stranded while residents are cautious with the times they leave their homes.

A Melbourne resident waiting for a connecting flight from Hong Kong says the airport is “bedlam” and the passengers just want some communication from the airlines.

“We’ve had no food, no sleep, no drinks,” Ingrid told 6PR Breakfast.

While a former Perth resident who now lives in Hong Kong, Jessica, says she doesn’t go out at night because of the protests and is concerned about her wedding guests arriving in a couple of months.

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