Drivers of 2 Hong Kong light rail trains suspended from duty after collision injures 24 passengers
- Trains crash at around 7pm at the Hang Mei Tsuen stop in Tin Shui Wai, near border with mainland China
- Accident is third to involve light rail trains in recent months, prompting Transport and Logistics Bureau to urge MTR Corp to investigate
The drivers of two light rail trains have been suspended from duty following a collision during the Friday evening rush hour in Tin Shui Wai near the border with mainland China that left 24 passengers injured.
The Yau Oi-bound train 751 ran into train 761P headed for Yuen Long at around 7pm near at the Hang Mei Tsuen stop in the New Territories.
Rail operator MTR Corporation said a train driver stopped right after the collision and notified the control centre to alert police.
“The company will investigate the incident,” it said. “The relevant drivers were suspended from duty.”
The accident was the third to involve light rail trains in three months, with one three weeks ago leaving three people hurt and another in July, which did not result in any injuries
The Transport and Logistics Bureau said it was deeply concerned about the collisions and urged the MTR Corp to investigate the accidents to prevent any recurrences.
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department told the railway company to complete its report on Friday’s accident as soon as possible.