Public bus driver makes detour to take child to hospital in Hong Kong

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fiona SunFebruary 7, 2026 at 03:16 PM

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A Citybus driver in Hong Kong is being lauded for detouring from route 79X on Friday around 10 pm to take a sick child to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po. A passenger alerted the driver that a child was unwell while the bus was traveling on Tolo Highway. Recognizing the urgency, the driver stopped near the hospital, allowing the child and other passengers to disembark for medical attention. Another passenger described the event on social media, noting the bus's sudden turn towards Tai Po when it was originally heading to Fanling, after a baby had a seizure. Citybus is currently investigating the incident and expressed gratitude to passengers for their understanding.

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kaga_ss 40% Fanling 60% Tolo Highway 60% Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital 70% Tai Po ×270% Citybus ×280% Hong Kong 90%

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Very Positive

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Center-Right (0.50)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

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90%

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Hong Kong

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