04 Oct 2023 | 03:18 AM UTC
China: At least three people injured due to train collision at Yuen Long MTR Light Rail Station, Hong Kong, Oct. 4
Rail service disruptions occurring due to train collision at Yuen Long station, Hong Kong, China, Oct. 4. Confirm schedules.
Event
At least three people were injured in a train collision at Yuen Long MTR Light Rail Station in Hong Kong the morning of Oct. 4. An empty passenger train and another train carrying around 50 passengers collided at 09:40. Officials have suspended services between Tong Fong Tsuen and Yuen Long stops, and diverted light train services along routes 610, 614, 615, and 761P. It is unclear when rail services will resume.
Heightened security is likely near the incident site until clearance operations end. Authorities are providing free shuttle buses between Hung Tin Road Emergency Platform and Yuen Long. Increased congestion on alternative transport services and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours.
Advice
Confirm rail schedules and allow additional travel time in the city Oct. 4. Seek alternative transport. Follow all security personnel instructions near the accident location.
