Two dead, 15 injured in Hong Kong double-decker bus crash

HONG KONG: A double-decker Citybus crashed into a stationary truck on a Hong Kong highway on Monday , killing the two drivers.The accident happened on West Kowloon Highway in Yau Ma Tei near Elements shopping mall, shortly before 10.30am., the bus driver was hurled out of the double-decker and trapped under the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.AdvertisementDashcam video from a vehicle nearby shows the moment Citybus service 967 rammed into the truck.

Investigations showed that the truck had broken down in the second lane, and the driver was trying to put markers on the road to warn others when the accident happened, said Chief Inspector Wong Sai-kwan. He added that police are investigating the 59-year-old bus driver's physical and mental health at the time, as well as the condition of the bus.

"We strongly advise all drivers or road users if they encounter similar situations, they should walk to the roadside and seek help, rather than put something on the road to alert anyone or still remain on the road especially on the highway," Chief Inspector Wong told reporters.BREAKING: Due to the collision between a bus and a lorry, a section of the West Kowloon Highway outside the Elements is closed.Stay tuned with us for the updates.

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