Cross-Harbour Tunnel Traffic Incident Cleared After Near-Miss Truck Video Goes Viral
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Summary
A traffic incident on Waterloo Road Flyover heading to the Cross-Harbour Tunnel near Prince Edward Road West was reported on Friday evening, 11 September, at 19:50. The incident was cleared by 21:25 the same evening, according to CRHK traffic updates . Separately, a dashcam video showing a truck driver falling asleep at the wheel and nearly causing a serious crash inside a tunnel has gone viral online, with netizens expressing shock at the driver's apparent lack of awareness .
Key Points
- On the evening of 7 September at approximately 6:02 PM, a truck traveling in the middle lane of a tunnel approached heavy traffic that had slowed due to an incident ahead
- Warning lights turned yellow to alert drivers, while brake lights from stopped vehicles created a "sea of red" on both tunnel walls
- The truck driver failed to notice the slowdown in time, braked hard and swerved right to avoid collision, but then had to swerve left to avoid hitting the curb
- The sudden steering caused the truck to lose balance, with wheels lifting off the ground as the vehicle swayed dangerously in the tunnel
- CRHK reported a separate traffic incident on Waterloo Road Flyover near Prince Edward Road West heading to the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, which was cleared by 21:25 on 11 September
Why It Matters
Tunnel driving requires heightened vigilance as limited escape routes and high speeds amplify the consequences of driver inattention . The viral incident serves as a cautionary tale for commercial vehicle drivers about the importance of maintaining safe following distances and responding promptly to traffic conditions . Combined with the Waterloo Road incident, these events highlight ongoing traffic safety concerns on Hong Kong's major tunnel routes .
Tunnel driving requires heightened vigilance as limited escape routes and high speeds amplify the consequences of driver inattention . The viral incident serves as a cautionary tale for commercial vehicle drivers about the importance of maintaining safe following distances and responding promptly to traffic conditions . Combined with the Waterloo Road incident, these events highlight ongoing traffic safety concerns on Hong Kong's major tunnel routes .