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WED · 2026-08-12 · 09:47 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0812-101501
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NSR-2026-0812-101501News Report·EN·Human Interest

School bus crashes in Shing Mun Tunnel after driver loses consciousness, 1 injured

A school bus carrying approximately 50 children crashed inside Shing Mun Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon after the driver lost consciousness. The bus was traveling towards Tsuen Wan when it veered off course and hit the tunnel wall around 3:30 pm.

Danny MokSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-12 · 09:47 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
School bus crashes in Shing Mun Tunnel after driver loses consciousness, 1 injured
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A school bus carrying approximately 50 children crashed inside Shing Mun Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon after the driver lost consciousness. The bus was traveling towards Tsuen Wan when it veered off course and hit the tunnel wall around 3:30 pm. Emergency responders found the male driver, in his fifties, unconscious at the scene. A female adult passenger sustained minor hand injuries, but all 47 children on board were unharmed. Both the driver and the injured passenger were transported to Yan Chai Hospital for treatment.

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Both the driver and the injured passenger were taken to Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan for treatment.

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A female adult passenger sustained minor injuries to her hand, while the 47 children on board were unharmed.

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Emergency responders found the driver, a man in his fifties, unconscious at the scene.

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The coach was travelling towards Tsuen Wan when it suddenly lost control and struck the tunnel wall at around 3.30pm.

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A school bus driver lost consciousness and another passenger was slightly injured when the vehicle carrying about 50 children crashed inside Shing Mun Tunnel.

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Full report

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A school bus Driver lost consciousness and another Passenger was slightly injured when the vehicle carrying about 50 Children crashed inside Shing Mun Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon.The coach was travelling towards Tsuen Wan when it suddenly lost control and struck the tunnel wall at around 3.30pm.Emergency responders found the Driver, a man in his fifties, unconscious at the scene.A female adult Passenger sustained minor injuries to her hand, while the 47 Children on board were unharmed.Scratches were found on the left side of the bus including the wheel rim following the collision. Photo: HandoutBoth the Driver and the injured Passenger were taken to Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan for treatment.
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