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Traffic and road safety in Hong Kong

Traffic and road safety in Hong Kong
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The scene of a traffic accident in Ngau Tau Kok on May 13. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

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Accidents and personal safety

KMB driver arrested after 22 hurt in bus crash with highway maintenance vehicle

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Accidents and personal safety

Taxi driver, 65, arrested after crash kills pedestrian in Hong Kong

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong man, 38, killed after motorcycle crashes into fallen tree branch

Rider was travelling along Yuen Shin Road in the direction of Sha Tin when incident happened, police say.

A screengrab of footage showing the aftermath of the accident. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after crash kills woman, badly injures another

Taxi veered onto pedestrian walkway at about 1.50pm on Choi Ha Road near Chun Wah Road before crashing into planter in nearby sitting area.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 drivers over alleged truck racing viral video

Dashcam footage shows two trucks cutting lanes amid incessant honking in tunnel believed to be Central Kowloon Bypass.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco issues warning to lawmaker Judy Chan over traffic offence

Judy Chan says she’s deeply sorry for disappointing the public, with Legco stressing the incident had a negative impact on its reputation.

Lawmaker Judy Chan (left) and Legco president Starry Lee. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Driver arrested after wife killed in crash at Hong Kong border checkpoint

Vehicle rammed into cones and kiosk before turning sideways on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, police say.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h

Undercover officers intercept driver, 31, after he completed 42km trip from Sai Kung Country Park to border checkpoint in about 30 mins.

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Accidents and personal safety

2 women killed in separate traffic accidents involving goods vehicle and coach

Hong Kong police detain drivers aged 36 and 67, respectively, after their vehicles crash into pedestrians on Cha Kwo Ling Road and Kwu Tung Road.

The first victim was rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong but was later pronounced dead. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

14 hurt after minibus slams into back of goods vehicle in Hong Kong

Crash occurred at about 9.30pm in Tsing Yi.

The crash occurred near Cheung Ching Estate in Tsing Yi. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Mirror star Keung To urges public to learn from his driving mistakes

‘I do not drive now. I do not dare to. I should brush up on my driving first,’ singer says after being fined for series of traffic offences.

Hong Kong transport

Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears

Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents.

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Accidents and personal safety

Citybus driver dies after collapsing, losing control of vehicle on Hong Kong road

Police say 42-year-old man collapsed while driving along Chung Yan Road on Saturday night.

Citybus has expressed its condolences following the driver’s death. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Driver, 70, charged over going wrong way on highway in car with probationary plate

Police say officers noticed footage showing car with probationary sign driving wrong way down hard shoulder of Tolo Highway.

The viral footage prompted police in the New Territories to investigate. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Taxi driver arrested for demanding HK$85 ‘highway toll’ from undercover officers

Police say driver’s actions harmed passengers’ rights and tarnished city’s image as tourist destination.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man gets 22 months in jail for pregnant woman’s death in truck accident

Leung Chi-wa, 61, found guilty of dangerous driving causing death after judge rejects claims he suffered momentary lapse of judgment.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong bus driver arrested after vehicle crashes into taxi, killing 2

Police detain 49-year-old on suspicion of dangerous driving after collision on Lantau Link that killed taxi driver and passenger.

The taxi was severely damaged in the collision on Monday night. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after viral video shows child steering car on busy Hong Kong road

Police say they have tracked down man linked to video posted to Tuen Mun community group on social media.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police searching for driver on the run after hitting railing and bus

Dashcam footage online shows black car in Tuen Mun attempting to cut across three lanes before crashing, startling pedestrian on nearby pavement.

Accidents and personal safety

Elderly minibus driver and 6 passengers injured in 3-vehicle crash in Hong Kong

Police say victims suffered minor injuries after collision involving KMB bus, minibus and car.

The crash occurred on Siu Lek Yuen Road. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Truck driver injured as vehicle slams into fire engine on Hong Kong highway

Container truck was travelling along Tuen Mun Road when it hit fire engine parked on road shoulder for operation, authorities say.

The accident took place at about 12.15pm along Tuen Mun Road. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Rodent trip: hamster hitches ride on bus to Sha Tin

Golden brown Syrian hamster spotted by a passenger on KMB bus from Central.

Hong Kong society

Plan for full taxi access to Discovery Bay sparks anger among residents

More than 1,100 people sign petition calling for greater public consultation.

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Hong Kong transport

Injured buffalo euthanised after causing rush-hour jam on Hong Kong highway

Part of Tsing Long Highway in Yuen Long was temporarily closed after car hit animal that had wandered into fast lane.

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An injured buffalo on a Yuen Long highway brought rush-hour traffic to a standstill. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Woman wanted over possible illegal fuel truck that went up in flames

Truck reduced to a charred wreck at a car park on Container Port Road South in Kwai Chung.

The truck is engulfed by a fierce fire in Kwai Chung. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Elderly driver arrested after car mounts pavement in Hong Kong, injuring 9

Surveillance footage shows man, 75, attempting U-turn before accident on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay.

Accidents and personal safety

Elderly man dies after being hit by taxi in Kwun Tong

Hong Kong police say accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday as 75-year-old was crossing Hip Wo Street.

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