Published: 11:42am, 22 Mar 2025Updated: 11:51am, 22 Mar 2025
A Hong Kong driver has been arrested after his crane truck hit an overhead cable, paralysing some light rail services for about four hours.
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The MTR Corporation, the city’s rail operator, said that some services in Tin Shui Wai had been suspended since about 7am on Saturday, adding the damage was repaired at 11.13am and services were gradually resuming.
Police said they received a report from the 41-year-old driver, surnamed Poon, at 7.04am that the crane was suspected to have struck the overhead cable between Tin Yuet and Tin Wing stops as he drove along Tin Wah Road in Tin Shui Wai.
After a preliminary investigation, the man, who passed an alcohol test, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
No injuries were reported, the force said.
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The MTR said it was forced to halt the light rail services at Tin Yuet stop in Tin Shui Wai after the incident affected the power supply.