A double-decker Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) collided with a highway maintenance truck on the Tsing Kwai Highway in Hong Kong on Monday afternoon.
The accident caused significant disruption to traffic on a major thoroughfare and resulted in multiple casualties, raising concerns over highway safety and vehicle positioning during maintenance work.
Emergency responders said at least 24 people were injured [1] when the route 960 bus rammed into the maintenance vehicle stationed on the highway [1]. The impact occurred during the afternoon commute on May 25, 2026 [2].
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Initial reports said the maintenance truck was stationary on the road when the bus struck it [1]. The bus was operating on its standard route 960 service at the time of the crash [2].
Medical teams arrived at the scene on the Tsing Kwai Highway to treat the wounded [1]. While the number of injured is listed at 24 [1], officials have not yet detailed the severity of the injuries or the condition of the bus driver.
KMB and highway maintenance crews have not released formal statements regarding the specific cause of the collision. The incident caused a bottleneck of traffic as recovery teams worked to clear the wreckage from the highway lanes [2].
“At least 24 people were injured”
This incident underscores the inherent risks associated with stationary maintenance vehicles on high-speed transit corridors. The collision of a high-capacity double-decker bus with a service truck highlights the potential for mass-casualty events when safety buffers or warning signals fail to prevent heavy vehicle impacts.
