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Double‑decker bus crashes in Hong Kong killing 18 people and injuring nearly 50

Double‑decker bus crashes in Hong Kong killing 18 people and injuring nearly 50
A double‑decker bus crashes in Hong Kong killing 18 people and injuring nearly 50 [Photo: BBC]

A double‑decker bus has crashed in Hong Kong killing 18 people and injuring nearly 50.

The bus was carrying spectators and workers from horse races when it overturned in the New Territories area in Hong Kong.

Some passengers managed to climb out of the vehicle but others had to be cut free by firefighters.

Reports suggest the bus was going too fast. Police have arrested the driver and charged him with causing death by dangerous driving.

Source: BBC

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