Tung Chung Accident
Two women were seriously injured and hospitalized on Friday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck in Tung Chung.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:09 PM under the bridge at the Citygate Outlets. According to police reports, a pickup truck approached the area and hit two women as they were crossing the road.
A 45-year-old woman, identified by the surname Yeung, was rendered unconscious at the scene. The other woman, a 43-year-old surnamed Cheng, remained conscious. Both women were immediately transported to Princess Margaret Hospital for medical attention.
Police swiftly cordoned off the area to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The Transport Department announced that, as a result of the accident, some lanes on Tat Tung Road, near Citygate Outlets, were temporarily closed. Motorists were advised to utilize the remaining lanes, and traffic congestion was reported in the area.
Following a preliminary investigation, police arrested a 56-year-old male driver, surnamed Cheung, on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. He is currently being detained as the investigation continues. This information was updated at 6:44 PM.
