A 38-year-old man died in North Lantau Hospital after being struck by a bus on Sunday morning.

The man, surnamed Ng, wascrossing Yat Tung Rd near the Tung Chung bus terminal when he was struck by the no. 34 bus and dragged underneath the vehicle, sustaining serious injuries.

Ng, who worked as a chef at Discovery Bay, was listening to music through earphones as he crossed the road, Apple Daily reported.

Police arrested the 63-year-old bus driver on suspicion of dangerous driving.

They have appealed for witnesses to contact investigating officers on 3661 1300.