A Ferrari F40, reportedly valued at over HK$10 million, narrowly avoided a collision with an East Bus on Saturday evening near Tsing Yi's Cheung Chi Tong Road. The incident reportedly occurred around 7 PM when the car, driven by a left-hand-drive owner, attempted to merge onto Cheung Chi Tong Road without fully assessing the road conditions. An East Bus approached the intersection, narrowly missing the Ferrari. However, passengers on the lower level of the bus were thrown off balance as if rolling a dice due to the sudden stop. The incident was filmed and has sparked online discussion, with many criticizing the car owner's dangerous behavior. The police received two reports on Sunday, categorizing them as traffic complaints to be handled by the Island Traffic Brigade.
The footage of the incident, which showed the daring merge, quickly went viral, drawing attention to the safety risks involved in such behaviors. Many online critics called the Ferrari driver's actions reckless, suggesting, "Driving an F40 challenging a bus is too risky" and "The bus driver's quick reaction saved the day." While the Bus Company 973, which was travelling from Cheung Chi Tong to Tsing Yi, immediately stopped to avoid the collision, no injuries were reported. The bus company expressed their concern about this kind of potentially hazardous driving behavior and emphasized the collective responsibility for road safety among all users.
The incident at Tsing Yi highlights the challenges and dangers associated with unsafe driving practices, especially those involving performance vehicles such as the Ferrari F40. Such events not only endanger the drivers and passengers involved but also other road users, as evidenced by the near-miss at Cheung Chi Tong Road. The discussion also touches on the moral and ethical implications of prioritizing high-performance vehicles over the rules of the road.