School Bus Collides with KMB Bus on New Clear Water Bay Road, Seven Injured
HK01 · 7 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A collision between a student-carrying tour bus and a Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) occurred on New Clear Water Bay Road near Choi Wan Estate on Tuesday afternoon. The school bus struck the rear of the 290A route bus while descending a slope, resulting in seven minor injuries including two schoolchildren. Emergency crews responded to the scene where the tour bus sustained severe front-end damage.
Key Points
- Incident occurred at approximately 3pm on October 20 on New Clear Water Bay Road near White Rainbow House, Choi Wan Estate
- A tour bus carrying students rear-ended a KMB 290A bus that was descending a slope near a bus stop
- Seven people sustained minor injuries, including two schoolchildren from the tour bus and three passengers from the KMB bus
- The tour bus sustained extensive damage with its front completely destroyed and windshield shattered
- KMB confirmed the incident and stated that four passengers on the bus were injured; the company has sent staff to visit the injured
- Police and fire services responded with multiple ambulances; all injured were taken to United Christian Hospital
- Traffic disruption occurred with partial lane closures on New Clear Water Bay Road towards Lung Cheung Road near Choi Hing Lane
Why It Matters
The collision highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding buses operating on steep roads in Hong Kong's hilly terrain. With school transport services frequently using routes like New Clear Water Bay Road, the incident underscores the need for rigorous safety protocols to protect young passengers. Authorities will likely review the circumstances to determine whether additional measures are needed for vehicles descending inclines near bus stops.
The collision highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding buses operating on steep roads in Hong Kong's hilly terrain. With school transport services frequently using routes like New Clear Water Bay Road, the incident underscores the need for rigorous safety protocols to protect young passengers. Authorities will likely review the circumstances to determine whether additional measures are needed for vehicles descending inclines near bus stops.