Tree branch smashes Hong Kong double-decker bus window, no injuries

Passengers on a Hong Kong double-decker bus had a close call Monday morning when a tree branch struck the upper deck, shattering a side window. The incident occurred around 8am on KMB route 277E as it traveled along Ching Hiu Road in Sheung Shui, near the Glorious Peak residential development. Police confirmed no injuries, though images circulating online showed a large hole where the window had been, with adjacent glass cracked. The seat and floor near impact were covered in tempered glass shards. A passenger recounted on social media: 'I was napping and suddenly heard a huge bang. The branch hit directly. I was covered in shattered glass... luckily I was wearing long pants.'

This incident highlights ongoing risks from overhanging vegetation along Hong Kong's bus routes. While frequent branch brushing is common on double-decker routes, actual impacts causing window breakage are rare. The KMB bus operator will likely review the route for pruning needs. The passenger's choice of long pants may have prevented minor cuts, underscoring practical safety measures. No further details on the tree's condition or bus damage were released.