Tragedy struck on Yuen Long Road early this morning as a massive multi-vehicle collision claimed the life of one driver and injured several others. The incident, described by eyewitnesses as chaotic, unfolded at approximately 7:24 AM near the intersection close to Sheung Hong Village.
According to local reports, the crash involved a total of seven vehicles, including two light trucks, one medium truck, and four private cars. Eyewitness accounts reveal the crash was sparked when the vehicles slowed due to a bus stopping. The first two vehicles managed to brake, but the third could not stop in time, leading to a series of collisions involving the rest of the vehicles.
The tragic aftermath was immediate. Rescue teams arrived to find one of the light trucks badly damaged, with the driver unconscious and trapped inside. Emergency personnel worked quickly to extricate the driver and administered CPR at the scene. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead after being transported to Pok Oi Hospital.
Among the injured, six individuals were reported, with one female passenger experiencing chest pain. They were also transported to various hospitals for treatment as the situation escalated. The cause of this unfortunate incident is currently under investigation, with authorities eager to piece together the moments leading up to the crash.
Images from the scene reveal significant vehicle damage, with one light truck reportedly carrying frozen meat, which added to the grim visual aftermath of the crash. The truck’s front end was described as nearly unrecognizable, resembling scrap metal after the collision. Witnesses noted the intensity of the crash, and local drivers expressed their dismay at the accident's severity.
Authorities made swift decisions post-accident, closing off specific lanes along Yuen Long Road heading toward Tuen Mun at the Sheung Hong junction. Motorists were faced with severe traffic disruption as they attempted to navigate around the site of the crash.
Traffic conditions were affected throughout the area, prompting emergency management teams to work diligently to clear the wreckage and restore normalcy on Yuen Long Road. Observers noticed increasing congestion as the morning rush hour began.
Local media provided extensive coverage of the events surrounding the collision, urging other drivers to remain cautious. The tragedy served as a stark reminder of the chaos and peril of roads, especially during peak travel times.
The community mourns the loss of the light truck driver, whose identity has yet to be released, and offers prayers for the recovery of those injured. Investigators will continue to follow leads on what may have contributed to this devastating crash to help prevent future incidents.