Bus Driver Arrested After Tung Chung Crash
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 20 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A serious traffic accident in Tung Chung left a 58-year-old motorcyclist unconscious and critically injured after a Long Win Bus E42 reportedly struck his motorcycle while changing lanes at Tung Chung East Interchange at about 6pm. The rider was trapped under the bus and suffered multiple severe injuries before being rushed to North Lantau Hospital. The 60-year-old bus driver was later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
Key Points
- The crash happened at about 6pm at Tung Chung East Interchange, near the exit of North Lantau Highway, involving a Long Win Bus route E42 bound for Sha Tin (Pok Hong).
- Police said the bus was suspected of hitting the motorcycle during a lane change, with the 58-year-old rider becoming trapped beneath the vehicle.
- Bastille Post reported the rider, surnamed Lee, was pushed forward together with the motorcycle for some distance before the bus stopped
- The injured rider was found unconscious with multiple injuries across his body and was sent by ambulance to North Lantau Hospital for emergency treatment.
- The 60-year-old driver, surnamed Wong, passed a breath test before being arrested, while police cordoned off the road and traffic in the area became very congested
Why It Matters
The case is likely to focus attention on lane-changing safety for large vehicles at busy interchanges and on whether further operational or training measures are needed. With the driver suspended and police investigating, more details on the exact sequence of events are expected as the inquiry continues.