Two South Asian Men Injured in Tsim Sha Tsui Taxi Crash, Driver Suspected of Dangerous Driving Arrested

At 00:23 on Tuesday, a taxi in Tsim Sha Tsui hit two men near the intersection of Shanghai Street and Haikow Street, injuring them. One of the victims, aged 26, was knocked unconscious and lying on the road, while the other, aged 41, suffered a fracture. The 26-year-old recovered and was taken to the Li Ka Shing Hospital, while the 41-year-old is being hospitalized. The driver, Zhou (55), was taken in for questioning regarding dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. Both victims were of Bangladeshi nationality, with the younger one holding a work permit and the older one a Hong Kong ID card.

At around 0:23 AM on Tuesday, an accident occurred in Sheela Street, Yau Ma Tei. A small taxi was driving along Shanghai Street when it turned left into Beijing Street and hit two men. Both individuals were injured, with a 26-year-old man suffering from hand and foot abrasions and falling into a coma. He was admitted to Elizabeth Hospital for emergency treatment and later regained consciousness. The 41-year-old man sustained injuries to his pelvis and remained conscious, being taken to the hospital for treatment. According to information, the two victims were a group of four who were chatting outside a barbecue restaurant on Beijing Street just before the incident. The taxi’s turn into Beijing Street resulted in the collision with two of them. Video footage from a witness shows one of the injured lying on the road after being hit. Emergency responders provided immediate first aid upon arrival. It was reportedly disclosed by the driver that they were searching for passengers and accidentally hit the two men during the turn. Following the investigation, the taxi driver, surnamed Zhou (55 years old), who claimed to be searching for passengers, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. He is currently under investigation at the scene. It is reported that the two injured parties were both from Bangladesh. One had a 'street permit' while the other held a Hong Kong identity card.

At the scene of the accident, the taxi driver’s explanation of searching for passengers prior to the collision adds a layer of complexity to the incident. The driver's arrest for dangerous driving raises questions about the overall traffic safety and the need for stricter regulations. With the increasing number of accidents in Hong Kong involving foreign workers, especially those from South Asia, heightened vigilance from both law enforcement and the public is crucial. The incident also highlights the complexities and challenges faced by foreign workers in finding legal means of employment and navigating daily urban life in the city.