Private Car Collides with KMB Bus in Sha Tin, Catches Fire; 4 Injured
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
A serious traffic accident unfolded in Sha Tin in the early hours of Thursday morning when a private car and a Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) double-decker collided on Sha Tin Head Road, resulting in the private car catching fire. Emergency services responded to the incident, which left four people injured including the drivers of both vehicles and two passengers from the private car.
Key Points
- The collision occurred at approximately 00:50 on Thursday (September 24, 2026) on Sha Tin Head Road near Sha Tin Government Primary School
- The KMB double-decker was travelling downhill on Sha Tin Head Road when it was struck on the right side by a private car heading uphill
- Investigators suspect the private car crossed into oncoming traffic before impact, causing the collision at a curve in the road
- The private car caught fire immediately after the crash; three trapped occupants were pulled to safety by members of the public before fire crews arrived
- The Fire Services Department classified the incident as a "Class One Fire — Vehicle Fire with Persons Trapped" and dispatched fire engines and ambulances to the scene
- All four casualties — the private car driver, two passengers in the private car, and the bus driver — were treated at the scene and transported to hospital
- Traffic on Sha Tin Head Road near the accident scene was temporarily disrupted while police conducted their investigation
Why It Matters
The incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns regarding vehicle collisions on Sha Tin's winding roads, particularly during late-night hours when visibility may be reduced. Police investigations into the cause of the collision and the source of the fire will be critical in determining whether any traffic violations or mechanical failures contributed to the accident, potentially informing future road safety measures in the area .
The incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns regarding vehicle collisions on Sha Tin's winding roads, particularly during late-night hours when visibility may be reduced. Police investigations into the cause of the collision and the source of the fire will be critical in determining whether any traffic violations or mechanical failures contributed to the accident, potentially informing future road safety measures in the area .