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Driver loses control of truck in Central Kowloon Bypass, toppling goods and causing jam
The driver of a goods truck lost control of his vehicle in Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass on Friday morning, causing two prefabricated housing components to fall onto the road and leading to lane closures. Police said they received a report about the accident at 9.44am on Friday. Two housing components fell from the truck onto the ground, with no deaths or injuries reported, according to the force. A video circulating online appears to show the medium goods vehicle facing the wrong direction...
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Related coverage for "Driver loses control of truck in Central Kowloon Bypass, toppling goods and causing jam": Malay Mail — Pekan crash driver has six traffic summonses, including two for double‑line overtaking, say police. KTLA 5 — Commuter captures aftermath of deadly crash on 210 freeway. Tampa Free Press — Sand Spills, Lanes Blocked: Dump Truck Overturns In Hillsborough County I-75 Crash. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — Truck Driver in I-20 Deadly Crash Gets 20 Years in Prison. BNO News — How Cargo Loading Errors Contribute to Truck Accidents. Latestly.com — LTFRB Jeepney Viral Video Suspension: Operator Issued Show Cause Notice Over Reckless Driving