Traffic mishap in Tai Po
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The Highways Department (HyD) got a report at around 11pm last night (May 16) that a damaged tree branch had actually fallen onto Yuen Sin Road towards Tolo Highway in Tai Po, and a mishap had actually occurred with a motorcyclist taking a trip along the roadway crashing into the fallen branch. The motorcyclist was verified deceased after being sent out to the health center. The HyD is distressed by the occurrence and reveals its inmost compassion to the household of the deceased.
Upon invoice of the report, the HyD right away carried out a website evaluation validating that the tree included was an Acacia tree under its province, and the damaged branch was around 8 metres long with a size of about 0.15 metres. Based upon initial evaluation, it is thought that the branch unexpectedly fractured at a position with internal decay due to rain and gusting winds. The specific reason for the branch failure goes through additional comprehensive assessment.
The HyD’s professional formerly performed pre-wet season regular assessments in early March and mid-April 2026, and the tree worried was evaluated as remaining in reasonable condition without any problems observed. The HyD will complete examining all trees on the slope included and on close-by slopes today (May 17). Ought to any troublesome trees be recognized, elimination will be organized instantly to make sure public security.