At least nine injured after tour bus collides with double-decker on Lung Cheung Road

A collision between a tour bus and a Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) double-decker bus in Wong Tai Sin this morning has left at least nine people injured, resulting in traffic disruption on Lung Cheung Road.

The accident occurred at approximately 11.41am on Lung Cheung Road towards Kwun Tong when the bus was rear-ended by a tour bus near Temple Mall. 

Reports indicate that five women and one man on the tour bus were initially trapped inside the vehicle, necessitating assistance from firefighters to facilitate their evacuation.

According to sources, at least nine individuals sustained minor injuries and were subsequently transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.

In response to the incident, the Transport Department announced that several lanes on Lung Cheung Road (Kwun Tong bound) are closed, advising motorists to expect congestion in the area.