Bus Driver Charged After Fatal Crash on Tsing Ma Bridge Kills Two
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Summary
A 50-year-old franchise bus driver appeared at Sha Tin Magistrates' Courts on Tuesday facing a dangerous driving causing death charge following a fatal collision on the Tsing Ma Bridge in March. The crash claimed the lives of a taxi driver and his male passenger when the Long Win Bus Route E struck their stationary vehicle near Ma Wan. The defendant was granted bail of HK$10,000 as investigations continue.
Key Points
- The fatal collision occurred on March 30, 2026, on the Tsing Ma Bridge near Ma Wan, airport-bound
- Long Win Bus Route E was travelling from Cheung Sha Wan toward Tung Chung Ferry Pier when it rear-ended a stationary taxi
- Taxi driver Fung Pak-yuen and passenger Kwok Siu-wai both died in the crash
- Bus driver Tai Sheng-ching, 50, charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death
- Case adjourned to November 25 for further investigation; defendant granted HK$10,000 bail
Why It Matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on Hong Kong's major tolled infrastructure, particularly along the Tsing Ma Bridge which carries vital connections between Tsing Yi, the airport, and Lantau. As investigations continue, the prosecution's handling of this dangerous driving case will set a precedent for how similar incidents on high-speed routes are pursued in the courts .
The case highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on Hong Kong's major tolled infrastructure, particularly along the Tsing Ma Bridge which carries vital connections between Tsing Yi, the airport, and Lantau. As investigations continue, the prosecution's handling of this dangerous driving case will set a precedent for how similar incidents on high-speed routes are pursued in the courts .