7 passengers injured after bus hit by falling tree as Hong Kong feels effects of Typhoon Nesat
- Passengers sent to hospital with cuts from broken glass and other injuries after tree falls on bus travelling on The Peak
- Observatory downgrades Nesat to strong monsoon status at 3.40pm on Tuesday
Seven passengers were injured when a tree fell on a bus travelling on The Peak as Hong Kong felt the effects of Typhoon Nesat on Monday.
The No 3 typhoon signal for the storm remained in force for around 28 hours, with the Observatory downgrading it to strong monsoon status at 3.40pm on Tuesday.
“In the past few hours, Nesat continued to move away from the coast of Guangdong. However, local winds remain generally strong,” said Lee Shuk-ming, a senior scientific officer with the city’s weather forecaster.
“With Nesat departing further, Hong Kong will mainly be dominated by the northeast monsoon,” he said, adding that residents were advised to stay away from the shoreline and refrain from engaging in any water sports.
The easing of the storm came after the accident on Monday evening left seven passengers suffering cuts caused by broken glass, as well as other injuries. The group was sent to Queen Mary Hospital.
