Hong Kong Police have arrested a minibus driver for dangerous driving after his vehicle fatally hit a cyclist in North district.Police received a report of the incident in Ta Kwu Ling at 6.27am on Friday. Emergency personnel found the man unconscious at the scene, having sustained serious head injuries.He was taken to North district Hospital in Sheung Shui, where he was pronounced dead at 6.59am.The 74-year-old minibus driver was travelling along Man Kam To Road towards Sheung Shui at the time of the collision. Upon approaching Hung Kiu San Tsuen, the vehicle reportedly failed to brake in time and struck the cyclist.The driver was detained for further questioning and subsequently arrested for dangerous driving causing death.A 43-year-old female passenger in the minibus complained of pain in her waist and was also taken to North district Hospital.
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FRI · 2026-06-26 · 05:12 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0626-87547
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Hong Kong police arrest minibus driver after cyclist killed in collision
A 74-year-old minibus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death after his vehicle fatally struck a cyclist in Hong Kong's North district. The collision occurred at approximately 6:27 am on Friday in Ta Kwu Ling.
Kate ChanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-26 · 05:12 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A 74-year-old minibus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death after his vehicle fatally struck a cyclist in Hong Kong's North district. The collision occurred at approximately 6:27 am on Friday in Ta Kwu Ling. Emergency services found the cyclist, who sustained serious head injuries, unconscious at the scene. He was transported to North District Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The minibus was traveling along Man Kam To Road towards Sheung Shui when it reportedly failed to brake in time and hit the cyclist near Hung Kiu San Tsuen. A female passenger on the minibus also reported waist pain and was taken to the hospital.
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A female passenger in the minibus complained of waist pain and was taken to the hospital.
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