Cabby killed, 9 injured after taxi collides with bus and truck on Lantau
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
A taxi driver was killed and at least nine other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Cheung Tung Road on Lantau Island on Tuesday evening. The crash involved a taxi, a truck and a DB03P bus traveling from Discovery Bay to Sunny Bay MTR station. The taxi driver was trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle and later pronounced dead at North Lantau Hospital, while his passenger sustained serious injuries .
Key Points
- Police received reports of the crash at around 8pm on Cheung Tung Road, involving a taxi, a truck and a DB03P bus
- The taxi driver was knocked unconscious and became trapped in the wreckage; his passenger was seriously injured but remained conscious
- Eight people aboard the bus sustained minor injuries in the collision
- The cabby was taken to North Lantau Hospital, where he was certified dead at 9:20pm; other injured parties were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital
- The DB03P bus was heading from Discovery Bay to Sunny Bay MTR station when the crash occurred
Why It Matters
This fatal collision on a major Lantau Island road highlights road safety concerns on routes frequently used by residents and tourists accessing MTR stations . The incident underscores the importance of investigating multi-vehicle crash causes to prevent similar tragedies on Hong Kong's transportation network .
This fatal collision on a major Lantau Island road highlights road safety concerns on routes frequently used by residents and tourists accessing MTR stations . The incident underscores the importance of investigating multi-vehicle crash causes to prevent similar tragedies on Hong Kong's transportation network .