23rd July 2023 – (Hong Kong) A passenger train on the 614P line of Hong Kong’s Light Rail was involved in a collision with another passenger train on the 507 line at a junction near Tuen Mun Ferry Pier Station at around 10.55pm yesterday. The 614P train was leaving platform 5 at the station when it was hit from behind by the 507 train leaving platform 6.
The Light Rail Operations Control Centre immediately notified the law enforcement department and the fire department after the incident. Staff were dispatched to the scene to evacuate passengers and provide assistance. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers.
Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Corporation is investigating the incident, which it believes was caused by human error. The driver of the 614P train has been temporarily suspended from driving duties to assist with the investigation. The involved train will be taken to the depot for further investigation by engineering personnel. The Light Rail line affected will resume normal service on July 23.
