Double-decker KMB bus collides with truck in Fanling, six injured
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Summary
A double-decker KMB bus collided with a truck in Fanling on the morning of September 24, resulting in six injuries. The accident occurred at approximately 9:55 AM when the route 278X bus struck the rear of a truck on Tai Wo Tong Road near Kowloon Hang . Emergency services responded to the scene to treat the injured, while police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Key Points
- The accident took place at 9:55 AM on September 24 along Tai Wo Tong Road near Kowloon Hang, Fanling
- A route 278X double-decker KMB bus was traveling toward Tai Po when it rear-ended a truck
- Five passengers (one male and four female) and the bus driver sustained injuries
- The bus driver complained of headache and discomfort following the collision
- The truck driver was uninjured and is cooperating with police enquiries
- The front section of the bus sustained substantial damage in the impact
Why It Matters
This incident highlights road safety concerns on Fanling's bus routes, where double-decker buses frequently operate on narrow rural roads. The investigation findings could inform updates to bus operation protocols or road engineering measures in the area .
This incident highlights road safety concerns on Fanling's bus routes, where double-decker buses frequently operate on narrow rural roads. The investigation findings could inform updates to bus operation protocols or road engineering measures in the area .