Nine vehicles damaged by debris on North Lantau Highway
Nine vehicles hit wooden pallets and stones scattered on North Lantau Highway near Ying Tung Estate at 4.39am. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating the incident as a case of vehicle breakdown and obstruction on road.
Nine vehicles were damaged early this morning after striking wooden pallets and stones left scattered across the North Lantau Highway near Ying Tung Estate, police said.
Police received multiple reports at 4.39am regarding the road obstruction. Affected vehicles, including taxis, private cars and light goods trucks, were forced to pull over to the hard shoulder after sustaining flat tyres or mechanical damage from the debris.
No injuries were reported. Police are investigating the incident as a case of vehicle breakdown and obstruction on road.
Dashcam footage circulating online captures the hazardous scene as large wooden pallets and stones litter the carriageway. The driver behind the camera is heard shouting expletives in shock before hitting the obstacles, causing the vehicle to jolt violently and forcing it to a halt on the hard shoulder, where several other damaged vehicles had already parked.