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1 killed, 35 injured in HK bus crash

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-11-09 13:56

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's Commissioner for Transport Joseph Y T Lai Monday expressed his concern regarding a fatal traffic accident in Tseung Kwan O early morning day and extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the injured involved.

The accident happened shortly after midnight on Monday, involving a double decker bus heading for Tseung Kwan O, the New Territories from Central, Hong Kong Island.

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The bus overturned on a roundabout near Tong Mong Street at Tseung Kwan O, killing  a 17-year-old girl and injuring at least 35 passengers. The 36-year-old driver has been arrested.

Lai said the Hong Kong government and related departments were very concerned about this serious accident. The Transport Department will urge the bus company to submit an accident report as soon as possible. The Police will also carry out a thorough and in-depth investigation on the cause of the accident.