23 injured in Hong Kong highway crash involving minibus, double-decker, truck
Minibus driver trapped, 23 taken to hospital after three-vehicle pileup on Fanling Highway
A serious traffic accident on Hong Kong’s Fanling Highway in the New Territories on Thursday morning involved a minibus, a double-decker bus, and a truck, resulting in 23 injuries. The crash occurred around 8am near Tsung Pak Long, crushing the front of the Route 44A minibus (which runs between Sheung Shui and Tuen Mun) and trapping its driver. Firefighters had to rescue him from the wreckage.
Police reported that 18 minibus passengers (10 men, 8 women) sustained minor injuries, along with two men on the double-decker bus. The truck driver and a female passenger were also lightly hurt. All 23 were sent to hospitals for checks. The Kowloon-bound lanes were temporarily closed, with sections gradually reopening by 9:30am. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
- 18 minibus passengers, 2 bus passengers, and 3 truck occupants injured (23 total)
- Minibus driver trapped and rescued by firefighters; front of vehicle severely crushed
- Fanling Highway Kowloon-bound lanes closed, fully reopened by 9:30am
Why It Matters
Highlights urban transit risks in Hong Kong; 23 casualties disrupted a major morning commute on a key highway.