3 heavy drill bits fall off truck in Tung Chung, blocking roads

Three large electric drill bits, each weighing about three tonnes, fell off a heavy goods vehicle in Tung Chung on Wednesday afternoon, blocking traffic and damaging the road surface.

The incident occurred around 3pm at the roundabout on Tung Chung Waterfront Road and Shun Tung Road. The bits, which were not properly secured, fell from the vehicle, causing a 3-metre by 5-metre section of the road to be crushed.

No one was injured and no other vehicles were struck. A crane was called to remove the heavy drill bits.

The 55-year-old driver, surnamed Chan, was transporting the three drill bits when the incident occurred. Police have classified the case as a traffic accident with no injuries involving government property damage.

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