Eight hospitalized after five-car pile-up on Island Eastern Corridor

Eight people were hospitalized following a five-car pile-up on Central-bound Island Eastern Corridor on Friday morning. 

The incident occurred around 8.51 am this morning on the corridor near the ICAC Headquarters Building. 

It is understood that the incident involved two taxis, two private cars and a truck. 

Eight people were injured, and a number of ambulances were called to the scene. The cause of the incident has yet to be investigated by police. 

The Transport Department announced that the lanes of Island Eastern Corridor (Central bound) are partially closed and reminded motorists to use the remaining driving lanes. Traffic is busy. 

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