HK Tramways instructed to probe derailment
The Transport Department (TD) said it is deeply concerned about a tram derailment in Shau Kei Wan in the early hours of Monday, after initial findings showed that human factors could not be ruled out. The incident occurred on Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, where photos circulating online showed the front half of the carriage had mounted the pavement and hit a store. No one was injured. In a…
The Transport Department (TD) expressed deep concern over a tram derailment that occurred in Shau Kei Wan early Monday morning. Initial findings suggest human factors may have played a role, though no injuries were reported. The incident transpired on Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, with photos circulating online showing the front section of the carriage elevated onto the pavement and colliding with a store.
Following the event, the department suspended the motorman and instructed Hong Kong Tramways to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter. The Transport Department stated that a thorough inquiry must be completed within a month, detailing the cause of the accident and providing practical recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The department also held an urgent meeting with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and Hong Kong Tramways in response to the incident. Simultaneously, a police investigation is currently underway.
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