Two trains of Hong Kong’s railway system the MTR collided near Central station during an overnight test of a new signal system. Both drivers of the trains were taken to hospital after the crash. MTR Corp officials say the railway will suspend all testing until the crash has been thoroughly investigated.
The MTR experienced a morning of delays following the crash, as well as because of a separate incident at around 10.34am the same day when the East Rail Line was delayed after a person reportedly fell onto the tracks.
Service at the Mong Kok East station was suspended because a woman had fallen near Kowloon Tong station. During the incident, trains between Tai Po Market and Lok Ma Chau stations were running less frequently between Hung Hom and Mong Kok East, and between Tai Wai and Lo Wu.
