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Written by: Chen Leilei, Cai Zhengbang, Deng Yongzhong
2020-10-05 09:09
Last update date: 2020-10-05 09:40
The Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning signal at about 8 am this morning, and the thunderstorm warning was in effect at the same time.
On the first working day after the long holiday, flooding and traffic accidents occurred in many areas under heavy rain, causing road congestion.
According to the Transport Department, due to traffic accidents and vehicle breakdowns, the slow line of the Cross Harbour Tunnel towards Hong Kong Island has been closed, the express line of Lung Cheung Road towards Tsuen Wan near Po Kong Village Road has been closed, and Princess Margaret Road towards Mong Kok near Pui Ching Road Some traffic lanes are now closed.
In addition, the Kwun Tong Bypass to the Kai Tak Tunnel, Waterloo Road to Tsim Sha Tsui, West Kowloon Corridor to Hung Hom, and East Kowloon Corridor to Tsim Sha Tsui are currently busy.
KMB stated that due to severe traffic congestion in the Kowloon area, the frequency of KMB's bus routes passing through the area may be affected. Passengers are reminded to follow the instructions of the staff present.
↓The observatory issues a red rainstorm warning on the first working day after a long holiday↓
Due to traffic accidents in many districts, congestion occurred on many major arterial roads.
At 8 o'clock in the morning, Wong Tai Sin Lung Cheung Road heading for Tsuen Wan. A medium-sized goods vehicle collided with a private car. The traffic at the site was currently congested; Aberdeen Tunnel heading for Aberdeen, a bus was suspected of accidentally hitting the pipe and was on the site The current situation is congested.
There was a suspected broken bus in the direction of Hong Kong Island from the Red Tunnel. The site was heavily congested. It was closed at 9:07 am, and the traffic queue had to be dissipated.
In addition, at 7:40 in the morning, a coach on Pokfulam Road in Aberdeen collided with a school bus. Two students on the school bus suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to Queen Mary Hospital by ambulance.
The red rainstorm warning signal is now in effect. In response to rainy and slippery roads, the Transport Department reminds motorists and passengers to plan their itinerary in advance, allow plenty of time to go out, drive carefully and be patient, and pay attention to traffic conditions.
[Red Rain Collection] The first working day after the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the public will resume work and classes under the warning of heavy rain
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