Man critically injured after minibus collision in Fanling

A man was critically injured after being hit by a minibus in Fanling on Wednesday night.

The incident occurred around 10pm when a minibus traveling westbound on Wo Muk Road reportedly struck a pedestrian near No. 9 Wo Muk Road.

Emergency personnel found the victim unconscious with serious head injuries lying in the roadway. He was transported to Prince of Wales Hospital for emergency treatment.

The 69-year-old minibus driver, surnamed Au, passed a breathalyzer test with zero alcohol reading. After initial investigation, police arrested him for dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. He remains in custody.

Scene photos showed the injured man lying on the road with head bleeding, receiving assistance from several passersby who helped alert authorities. Police are investigating the cause and responsibility for the accident.