‘Half-conscious’ Hong Kong driver sent to hospital after crashing car into truck

A Hong Kong driver has been taken to hospital in a “half-conscious state” after he allegedly lost control of his private car and hit a truck parked by the road in Kwai Chung.

Police said on Wednesday that the private car with a personalised plate was travelling along Tai Wo Hau Road towards Tsuen Wan. When it passed by Tai Wo Hau Estate in Kwai Chung, the driver allegedly lost control and crashed into a heavy truck parked nearby.

Constables and firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving a report at 2.41am, and found the driver trapped inside the car.

The 33-year-old driver, surnamed Leung, was later rescued by firefighters.

There were no visible wounds on him and he was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung while “half-conscious”, according to the force.

Police also said there were no passengers in the car and the truck was unattended at the time of the accident.