Elderly Couple Struck by Minibus in Ma On Shan, Husband in Coma
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A Route 807A minibus struck an elderly couple near Ma On Shan Plaza on Sai Sha Road on Monday afternoon. The husband sustained severe head injuries and fell into a coma, requiring emergency resuscitation. Both victims were rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital, where medical teams are working to save the husband's life. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision.
Key Points
- A Route 807A minibus was travelling along Sai Sha Road when it struck the elderly pedestrians
- The collision occurred near the 608 block of Sai Sha Road, outside Ma On Shan Plaza
- The male victim, an elderly husband, fell into a coma after the impact and required intensive care
- Ambulance crews arrived at 2:41 pm and transported both victims to Prince of Wales Hospital
- Police are investigating whether the minibus driver or road conditions contributed to the accident
Why It Matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about minibus safety in residential areas where elderly pedestrians frequently cross major roads. The severity of the husband's condition underscores the potentially fatal consequences of collisions involving vulnerable road users in Hong Kong's densely populated new towns .
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about minibus safety in residential areas where elderly pedestrians frequently cross major roads. The severity of the husband's condition underscores the potentially fatal consequences of collisions involving vulnerable road users in Hong Kong's densely populated new towns .