A Hong Kong motorcyclist has been killed after reportedly losing control of his vehicle and overturning inside the Eastern Harbour Crossing, with police launching an investigation.Police said on Thursday that the accident occurred in Kwun Tong shortly after midnight, at about 12.51am, as the motorcycle was travelling through the tunnel towards Hong Kong Island.The vehicle is believed to have struck the left-side kerb before skidding forward and overturning.The rider, a 58-year-old man surnamed Woo, suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong. He was pronounced dead at 3.46am.The case was later reclassified as a fatal traffic accident, with the Kowloon East Special Investigation Team of Traffic taking over the investigation.Authorities have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to contact investigators on 3661 0277.
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Motorcyclist, 58, killed in Eastern Harbour Crossing crash, police investigate
A 58-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Mr. Woo, died following a crash inside the Eastern Harbour Crossing early Thursday morning.
Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-07 · 02:08 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A 58-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Mr. Woo, died following a crash inside the Eastern Harbour Crossing early Thursday morning. The accident occurred around 12:51 am as the motorcycle was traveling towards Hong Kong Island. Police believe the rider lost control, struck the left-side kerb, and the vehicle overturned. Mr. Woo sustained severe head injuries and was transported to United Christian Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Kowloon East Special Investigation Team of Traffic is now investigating the fatal incident and is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Police are investigating the incident as a fatal traffic accident.
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The rider sustained serious head injuries and was pronounced dead at United Christian Hospital.
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The accident occurred shortly after midnight on Thursday, around 12:51 am.
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A 58-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash inside the Eastern Harbour Crossing.
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