At least 11 cyclists injured in three separate accidents during Hong Kong Cyclothon

Multiple injuries were reported during the 2023 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon held in Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday morning. 

Sources said at least 11 cyclists were injured. Seven were in stable condition and four in serious condition. 

Organizers estimated over 5,000 participants took part in the races today, including the UCI Class 1.1 Road Race as well as the 50 km and the 30 km rides which returned after a five-year hiatus. 

The first one occurred around 7 am today as a participant riding along the West Kowloon Highway lost control and flipped over opposite Hoi Lok Court in Cheung Sha Wan. 

The injured cyclist had injuries to his limbs and was taken to the Caritas Medical Center. 

Separately, a number of cyclists collided near the finish line located on Mody Road in Tsim Sha Tsui in two accidents between 10.40 am and 11 am. 

Sources said the second accident saw a cyclist fail to brake in time when an ambulance at the scene was reversing. 

The government later confirmed that as of 11 am, 10 people aged 16 to 59 were hospitalized. One was in serious condition, eight in stable condition and one has been discharged. 

The event had to be temporarily halted due to the incident but resumed in the afternoon. 

The cause of the incident is still under investigation. 

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