Police Motorcycle Crashes into Private Car on Tsing Kwai Highway; Officer Injured
AM730 · 3 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A traffic police officer was injured Wednesday morning in a collision on Tsing Kwai Highway, a major route connecting the New Territories to Kowloon. The incident occurred around 9:24am when the officer's motorcycle rear-ended a private car that had slowed due to an obstacle on the road. The officer fell from his motorcycle and sustained injuries to his hands, feet, and shoulder, requiring treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Key Points
- Incident occurred at 9:24am on November 4 along Tsing Kwai Highway towards Kowloon, near the Mei Foo Sun Chuen neighbourhood
- A green tent was discovered on the road, prompting a private car driver to reduce speed
- The traffic police motorcycle behind was unable to brake in time and collided with the rear of the private car
- The officer fell from his motorcycle, injuring his hands, feet, and shoulder; he was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital wearing a neck brace
- Multiple citizens stopped to assist the fallen officer at the scene
- The Transport Department temporarily closed some lanes near Lai Chi Kok Park, causing traffic congestion
- Police are investigating the cause of the collision
Why It Matters
This incident highlights the potential hazards of road debris on Hong Kong's busy expressways, where sudden obstacles can create dangerous chain-reaction collisions involving multiple vehicles . The involvement of a traffic police officer patrolling a major highway raises questions about road safety measures and the protocols for responding to unexpected obstacles on high-speed routes .
This incident highlights the potential hazards of road debris on Hong Kong's busy expressways, where sudden obstacles can create dangerous chain-reaction collisions involving multiple vehicles . The involvement of a traffic police officer patrolling a major highway raises questions about road safety measures and the protocols for responding to unexpected obstacles on high-speed routes .