Crane Arm Crashes Through Upper Deck of Double-Decker Bus in Wan Chai
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Summary
A crane truck's arm struck and shattered the upper deck windshield of a Kowloon Motor Bus traveling along Hennessy Road in Wan Chai on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at 1:19 PM near the Wan Chai MTR station while the crane was handling bamboo scaffolding, with authorities believing the arm was operated improperly. Emergency services responded to the scene, confirming no injuries among the bus passengers or crew. Affected commuters were arranged to transfer to other buses to continue their journeys.
Key Points
- Incident took place at 1:19 PM on the 15th along Hennessy Road in the Wan Chai district
- A Kowloon Motor Bus was struck while traveling toward the Central or Admiralty direction
- The crane truck was performing bamboo scaffold work when its arm hit the bus
- The upper deck windshield of the double-decker bus was completely shattered in the collision
- No injuries were sustained by any passengers or the bus driver during the incident
Why It Matters
This incident highlights potential safety hazards when construction equipment operates near active bus routes in Hong Kong's densely populated urban areas, prompting review of coordination protocols between transport operations and roadside construction sites .
This incident highlights potential safety hazards when construction equipment operates near active bus routes in Hong Kong's densely populated urban areas, prompting review of coordination protocols between transport operations and roadside construction sites .