Category: Accidents

Bus company and driver sued over fatal Tung Chung accident

The estate of a man fatally struck by a bus in Tung Chung last year is sueing the bus company and the driver.

A 38-year-old chef, Ng Konghung, was hit by a no. 34 mini-bus while crossing the road outside the Ngong Ping 360 cable station on January 24 last year.  The driver was given a suspended four-month sentence and fined $5000.

Ng’s estate filed in the High Court earlier this week, seeking damages from Kwoon Chung Motors – the owner of the New Lantao 1973 Bus Company – and the driver, Oriental Daily reported.

Chef hit by Tung Chung bus dies in hospital

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.