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Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have crashed deliberately on bridge granted bail

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Matthew ChengFebruary 18, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have crashed deliberately on bridge granted bail
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A Hong Kong bus driver, Lee Kai-po, 63, has been granted bail after being charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm following a crash on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge. On Sunday, Lee's coach hit the railings of the bridge, injuring 17 passengers, including eight men and nine women aged between 25 and 64. The victims were mostly Hong Kong residents, apart from a few individuals from mainland China and one with a US passport. Bail was set at HK$50,000 (US$6,370) and Lee is required to hand in his driving licence and stay within the city. He will appear before court again on April 29. The incident triggered a partial closure of lanes on the bridge.

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United States 40% Tin Shui Wai Hospital 40% Tuen Mun Hospital 40% Kwun Tong 50% China 50% West Kowloon Court 60% Tobias Cheng Yun-chung 60% Shenzhen Bay Bridge ×280% Lee Kai-po ×390% Hong Kong ×290%

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