KMB driver falls ill at wheel, bus hits railings and traffic light

A 24-year-old KMB driver fell ill while driving on Wednesday afternoon, causing his bus to crash into railings and a traffic light at the junction of Clear Water Bay Road and New Clear Water Bay Road near Choi Wan St Joseph's Primary School.

The incident happened around 3pm when the Route 19 bus was heading uphill. No passengers were injured. The driver, surnamed Ng, remained conscious and was taken to United Christian Hospital.

Online footage showed the bus's front windshield shattered. The dazed driver could not leave his seat. Passengers and pedestrians helped, with one asking if anyone was hurt.

KMB said the collision occurred near 4pm. No passengers were injured. Another KMB driver passing by assisted and called police. The company said the driver is in good condition and staff have visited him.

Police are investigating.