Burst
Written by: Lu Jiayu, Huang Diwen, Lin Zhenhua
2019-12-18 23:54
Last updated: 2019-12-18 23:546 deaths, 40 injuries, and fatal car accident on Fanling Highway. A route of 978 and KMB traveled on the slow line, suddenly out of control and crashed into the left side collision barrier and then into a tree. The bus was severely damaged, and the roof of the upper deck was "burred". Some passengers were trapped and thrown out of the car. Some experts pointed out that the incident was a rare serious accident. Road shoulders were generally not allowed to drive. Described the incident as "a car driving on a pedestrian road and then hitting a canopy on the sidewalk." Experts also said that the double-layer bus shell is generally made of aluminum. The roof is the most vulnerable part of the bus and is not protective in the event of a collision.
It is understood that the speed of the involved bus was 65 kilometers per hour at the time of the incident, and the maximum speed of the road was not exceeded at 70 kilometers per hour. The Highways Department alleges that daily staff will be deployed to inspect the expressway pavement under its jurisdiction. If it is found that a tree branch protrudes from the carriageway and affects the traffic, it will immediately arrange for pruning as soon as possible to ensure the safety of road users. The incident is currently being followed up with relevant departments.
The bus involved in the bus crashed badly. (Photo by Huang Diwen)
Police: No trees or branches were received to affect driving conditions
The bus on the left side of the bus involved a serious crash, the roof detached, and the root of the hit tree was also pulled up, leaving the wreckage on the roof of the tree. Superintendent Chen Shaoming of the Investigation and Support Team of the Ministry of Transport of the New Territories North said that the bus in question was driving along the left line and suddenly departed from near Songbaizhen. Police believed that the bus involved crashed into the fence after hitting the fence. , Also said that the police had not received any reports of trees or branches affecting the driving situation, and there were no signs of braking at the scene.
Li Yaopei: Incidents are rare, such as "driving on the sidewalk and hitting the canopy"
Li Yaopei, president of the Automobile Industry Association, pointed out that the incident was a very rare serious traffic accident, and it was estimated that human error was involved. Li Yaopei pointed out that there is a shoulder between the slow lane of the Fanling Highway and the collision barrier. It is generally used to pass emergency vehicles or to park the vehicle when it is broken to avoid blocking the road. Even if the bus was a bad car at that time, the speed would not be too fast when entering the shoulder of the road, and it should be stopped in time when it hits a tree. Li Yaopei pointed out that it was estimated that the bus entered the shoulder of the road and was close to the collision barrier, and then hit the protruding tree branch, which caused the roof to be cut off. .
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The bus in question departed from the slow line, entered the shoulder of the road and crashed into the collision barrier. (Photo by Huang Diwen)
Along the Fanling Highway, other large tree branches protrude from the shoulder. (Photo by Huang Diwen)
Shoulder branches should be removed
As seen by reporters along the Fanling Highway site, some branches of large trees on the side of the road protruded from the shoulders, including a large tree in front of the crash location, but the position of the protruding branches was elevated by the bus. Li Yaopei pointed out that the tree that was hit in the accident seen in the scene picture is quite large. It is estimated that the protruding tree is not a newly grown young branch, but a horizontal branch that has grown for a period of time and has a certain thickness. This time the bus was severely damaged. He pointed out that the General Tree Management Office (Tree Office) will be responsible for regularly repairing the trees on the roadside so that the branches will not protrude from the traffic lanes, but not including the shoulder between the slow lane and the collision barrier. It is also necessary to remove the branches that protrude from the collision fence and the shoulder of the road to ensure safety.
Roof structure is most vulnerable
The roof of the bus involved was seriously damaged. Li Yaopei pointed out that the double-layer bus shell is generally composed of aluminum pass and aluminum plate, and the roof is the most vulnerable part of the bus. All protective devices including crash bars are located on the lower level. The front and rear of the car are "nothing like a knife", and the location is an expressway. Li estimates that the speed must be fast, so I believe the damage should not involve speeding. Li Yaopei pointed out that drivers of buses and commercial vehicles should focus on driving. If the driver is focusing on the road ahead, theoretically a tree branch can be seen above in the distance, which will avoid driving through the area.
Highways Department: daily inspection of expressways under its supervision
The Highways Department responded to enquiries and stated that the department was deeply saddened that a bus accidentally hit roadside trees on Fanling Highway this afternoon, resulting in injuries and deaths to many passengers, and expressed its deep condolences to the injured and their families. The Department stated that daily inspections of expressway roads under its jurisdiction will be conducted. If it is found that a tree branch protrudes from the carriageway and affects the traffic, it will immediately arrange pruning as soon as possible to ensure the safety of road users. The department is following up with the relevant departments.
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