Injured buffalo brings rush-hour traffic to a standstill on Hong Kong highway

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenMarch 18, 2026 at 02:33 AM

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An injured buffalo caused significant rush-hour traffic delays on the Kowloon-bound Tsing Long Highway in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, on Wednesday morning. The animal strayed onto the highway near Kam Sheung Road MTR station, prompting the closure of several lanes. The Transport Department advised motorists to use alternative routes and encouraged citizens to utilize MTR services due to heavy congestion stretching along Yuen Long Highway and San Tin Highway. Several bus routes were also affected and diverted. The closed lanes reopened at 9:16 am, but authorities warned that it would take time for traffic to return to normal.

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Fuk Hang Tsuen 40% Sheung Shui 40% Fung Kat Heung Road 40% Kowloon ×250% San Tin Highway 50% KMB 50% Kam Sheung Road MTR station 60% Transport Department ×270% Tsing Long Highway ×270% Yuen Long Highway ×280% Hong Kong 90%

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