Motorcyclist narrowly avoids truck after Tsuen Wan Road crash
On.cc · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A dashcam clip circulating on social media shows a motorcycle crashing into the rear of a vehicle on Tsuen Wan Road near the Cable TV Building while heading toward Tuen Mun. The rider and bike fell to the left, and the motorcyclist narrowly avoided an oncoming truck in the adjacent lane before the video ended
Key Points
- The collision happened on Tsuen Wan Road near the Cable TV Building, with traffic moving in the fast lane toward Tuen Mun
- The vehicle ahead, described by reports as a private car or seven-seater, appeared to slow because of traffic conditions and had its hazard lights on.
- The following motorcycle was unable to brake in time and struck the rear of the vehicle, causing the bike to topple to the left
- As the rider lost balance and fell, a truck approached from the slow lane and narrowly missed the motorcyclist before the clip ended
- Police said they received a report at about 11pm on October 24 involving a private car and a motorcycle at the scene, and no one was injured
Why It Matters
The footage underscores how quickly rear-end crashes can escalate on busy expressways when traffic suddenly slows, especially where adjacent lanes remain moving. For Hong Kong road users, the near miss also draws attention to the risks riders face after falling into live traffic even when a collision itself does not cause injury