Aberdeen Bus-Truck Collision Injures 5 on Hong Kong Island
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A traffic accident occurred in Aberdeen on Sunday afternoon, involving a Citybus Route 78 bus and a cargo truck. The collision took place near Silver Building on Aberdeen Main Road around 1pm, resulting in five injured persons being sent to hospital. According to Citybus's initial findings, the truck suddenly exited from a yielding lane and struck the side of the bus. Multiple bus windows were shattered in the impact, and police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Key Points
- The accident occurred at 12:58pm on Sunday, June 23, on Aberdeen Main Road near Silver Building
- A Citybus Route 78 heading toward Wong Chuk Hang was struck broadside by a truck that suddenly merged from a side lane
- Five people sustained injuries and were transported to hospital for treatment
- The bus sustained significant damage with multiple windows shattered; the truck's front section was also damaged
- Police are investigating the incident; Citybus is cooperating with authorities and conducting its own inquiry
Why It Matters
The accident highlights road safety concerns at busy intersections in densely populated areas of Hong Kong Island. As Citybus conducts its internal investigation, the incident may prompt reviews of traffic management measures and driver protocols at junctions with yielding lanes .
The accident highlights road safety concerns at busy intersections in densely populated areas of Hong Kong Island. As Citybus conducts its internal investigation, the incident may prompt reviews of traffic management measures and driver protocols at junctions with yielding lanes .