3-vehicle collision near Sunny Bay leaves taxi driver dead, 10 others injured
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A serious three-vehicle collision on Lantau Island on Tuesday evening left a taxi driver dead and 10 others injured, causing major traffic disruptions near Sunny Bay. The accident involved a Discovery Bay bus, a truck and a taxi on Cheung Tung Road, with the taxi's front end severely crushed. Emergency rescue personnel freed the trapped driver from the wreckage, but he succumbed to his injuries at North Lantau Hospital.
Key Points
- The collision occurred shortly before 8pm on Cheung Tung Road, involving a Discovery Bay bus, a truck and a taxi
- The taxi driver was found unconscious and trapped inside the severely crushed vehicle; rescue personnel freed him and rushed him to North Lantau Hospital
- The taxi driver was pronounced dead at approximately 9pm; nine others including a taxi passenger and eight bus passengers were taken to hospital
- Injured parties were transported to North Lantau Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital for medical treatment
- The cause of the accident remains under investigation by authorities
Why It Matters
The collision resulted in significant road closures affecting both directions of Cheung Tung Road near Sunny Bay and the slow lane of North Lantau Highway towards the airport . This incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on Lantau Island's major thoroughfares, where buses, taxis and heavy vehicles frequently share the road with tourist and airport traffic.
The collision resulted in significant road closures affecting both directions of Cheung Tung Road near Sunny Bay and the slow lane of North Lantau Highway towards the airport . This incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on Lantau Island's major thoroughfares, where buses, taxis and heavy vehicles frequently share the road with tourist and airport traffic.