This morning (9) there was a traffic accident in the west tunnel. According to pictures on the Internet, a private car crashed into a taxi in front. It is understood that the driver of the private car was trapped in the accident, and a passenger taxi was to be sent to the hospital government.
The incident happened around 10:00 and the police received a report at 10:18.A private car collided with a taxi in front of the Tunnel Express while traveling on the Western Harbor Crossing towards Hong Kong Island.Second in lineAs you can see in the photo, the rear of the taxi was hit by the front of the private car in a deformed depression, and several firefighters rescued the taxi trapped in the car.The driver of the private car was rescued and a male passenger in the taxi was sent to hospital for treatment.
The Hong Kong express line has been temporarily closed
The Department of Transportation said at 10:44 am,Due to a traffic accident, the West Port Tunnel Express Line (to Hong Kong) was closed. Traffic on the site is heavy. Drivers can only use the remaining lanes for driving, and the express line will be opened later.
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