Driver hurt after Tai Po car crashes through railings
On.cc · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A traffic accident was reported in Tai Po at about 7:15pm on Sunday, September 28, when a private car lost control near Tai Wo Village and crossed a cycle track before smashing into roadside barriers and coming to rest in a grassy area. The 68-year-old woman driver was briefly trapped, later got out of the vehicle by herself, and was sent conscious to North District Hospital after reporting chest pain; one report also said she had head pain.
Key Points
- The crash happened at about 7:15pm on September 28 on or near Tai Wo East Road, close to Tai Wo Village in Tai Po.
- on.cc identified the driver as a 68-year-old woman surnamed Lee, who was driving from a small road near Yuen Leng Village into Tai Wo East Road
- The car allegedly went out of control, crossed a cycle track, damaged about six metres of iron railing and about 10 metres of MTR protective fencing
- Both reports said the driver was trapped for a time, but she later left the car on her own and called police for help.
- She remained conscious and was taken by ambulance to North District Hospital, reporting chest pain, while on.cc also said she complained of head pain.
Why It Matters
The case drew attention because the vehicle crossed a cycle track and struck multiple barriers before stopping, raising concern over the force of the impact and the risk to other road users in the area. A reported account that the driver was unable to slow down while leaving a junction may also be relevant to how the crash is examined