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South China Morning Post
20-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Burst pipe closes major Hong Kong road, cuts off flushing water supply to Tseung Kwan O
A major road in Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O has been shut after an underground saltwater pipe burst, leading to the diversion of 10 bus routes and the suspension of flushing water supply to thousands of households and businesses. The Transport Department said on Tuesday that all Kowloon-bound lanes of Wan Po Road near private residence Oscar By the Sea were closed to traffic due to the burst water main. The department advised drivers to use routes, including Wan O Road and the Cross-Bay Link, as the closure significantly affected commuters heading towards Tseung Kwan O town or Kowloon from Lohas Park, Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, Shek Kok Road and Pak Shing Kok Road. Franchised bus firm KMB said that nine of its routes – 49, 290E, 290X, 298, 298E, 298F, 298X, 690S, and N290 – were diverted, temporarily suspending the stop at Oscar By the Sea and adding a stop at Pung Loi Road. Citybus route 790 in both directions was also diverted. Commuters were advised to check the bus companies' websites or mobile applications for the latest service arrangements. Sai Kung district councillor Christine Fong Kwok-shan called on drivers heading towards Kowloon to consider taking the Cross-Bay Link instead.
South China Morning Post
13-11-2024
- South China Morning Post
Wild boar runs into motorcycle in Hong Kong, injuring rider and passenger
Published: 3:49pm, 13 Nov 2024 A wild boar ran into a motorcycle on a Hong Kong road on Wednesday, causing the rider and his passenger to suffer injuries. The motorcycle, driven by a 39-year-old man, was travelling along the Kowloon-bound lane of Clear Water Bay Road in Sai Kung when the incident occurred shortly after 3am. While riding near Tai Au Mun Village, 'the wild pig dashed onto the road and collided with the motorcycle,' a police spokesman said. The vehicle toppled onto one side, resulting in injuries to the motorcyclist and his 34-year-old female passenger. According to the force, the man sustained scratches on both hands and shoulders while the woman injured her knees. The pair were taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment. The spokesman said the wild boar disappeared before emergency personnel arrived.
