27 January 2002 |
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A short section of Light Rail service between Siu Hei Stop and Goodview Garden Stop (three stops) was affected this evening (27 January) when a taxi collided with a light rail vehicle at the junction of Wu Shan Road and Wu King Road. |
The accident happened at about 6:20 pm when a taxi collided with a Yuen Long bound route 614 light rail train. The taxi driver was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital. He was later certified dead. |
Police are investigating the cause of the incident. |
During the affected period, Light Rail routes 507 and 614 had to be diverted. A total of six feeder buses were deployed to run between Tuen Mun Ferry Pier Terminus and Sam Shing Terminus to relieve affected passengers. |
The incident site was cleared and Light Rail service was resumed at about 7:00 pm. |