37 injured in collision involving Hong Kong school bus and double-decker

Thirty-seven people were injured in a collision between a school bus carrying children and a public double-decker vehicle on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island on August 31 morning, leaving two pupils and a driver in serious condition, Report informs referring to South China Morning Post.

The crash occurred at around 8 a.m. on Cheung Tung Road near the Discovery Bay tunnel toll plaza.

Police said at least 37 people were injured during the incident, with 16 from the public double-decker and 21 from the school bus.

All the injuries sustained by the passengers on the double-decker were minor.

Two pupils and the man driving the school bus suffered serious injuries and were taken to Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung.

The remaining 18 school bus passengers had minor injuries and were sent to Northern Lantau Hospital, the force added.

The school bus was carrying students from Discovery College in Discovery Bay, which offers primary and secondary education.

The vehicle veered off the single lane road and crashed into the trees, leaving its front half damaged.

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