More than 10 cars collided on a major bridge on Thursday morning, injuring 10 people and closing most lanes leading to the Hong Kong Airport.Hong Kong Police said they received a report about the crash on Tsing Ma Bridge at 8.31am, adding that 10 people were slightly injured.Photographs from the scene show at least one vehicle flipped onto its side.The Transport Department said at 9.35am that the lower deck of the bridge had been reopened to drivers, while some airport-bound lanes on the Tsing Ma Bridge remained closed, with one lane still available to motorists.The department added that congestion had built up, with traffic tailing back to Cheung Tsing Highway near Kam Chuk Kok.The MTR Corporation announced that it had increased services on the Airport Express and Tung Chung Line.
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THU · 2026-03-12 · 01:39 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0312-23703
NSR-2026-0312-23703News Report·EN·Human Interest
Multi-car crash on major bridge injures 10, shuts Hong Kong airport-bound lanes
A multi-car collision involving over 10 vehicles occurred on the Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong on Thursday morning at 8:31 am, resulting in 10 minor injuries. The accident prompted the closure of most lanes leading to the Hong Kong airport, causing significant traffic congestion extending back to Cheung Tsing Highway.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-12 · 01:39 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A multi-car collision involving over 10 vehicles occurred on the Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong on Thursday morning at 8:31 am, resulting in 10 minor injuries. The accident prompted the closure of most lanes leading to the Hong Kong airport, causing significant traffic congestion extending back to Cheung Tsing Highway. While the lower deck of the bridge was reopened, some airport-bound lanes remained closed with only one lane available. In response to the disruption, the MTR Corporation increased services on the Airport Express and Tung Chung Line to accommodate travelers. The cause of the accident is currently unknown.
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MTR Corporation increased services on the Airport Express and Tung Chung Line.
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Traffic tailing back to Cheung Tsing Highway near Kam Chuk Kok.
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The lower deck of the bridge had been reopened to drivers at 9.35am.
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10 people were slightly injured in the crash.
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More than 10 cars collided on Tsing Ma Bridge on Thursday morning.
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