Hong Kong minibus driver arrested after accident in Kwai Chung leaves 64-year-old man unconscious

A minibus driver was arrested after his vehicle hit and knocked out a 64-year-old man in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

The pedestrian was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital for emergency surgery after the incident, which happened outside Lai Yiu Estate on Lai Yiu Street, Kwai Chung shortly before 8am.

According to police, the man suffered injuries to his head, arms and legs.

As of 1pm, the injured man was in a critical condition in hospital, a government spokeswoman said.

Police arrested the minibus driver, 65, on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. He was still being held for questioning and had not been charged.