A man died and seven others were injured following a seven-vehicle collision on Yuen Long Highway on Thursday.

The incident, involving four private cars, two light goods vehicles and a heavy goods vehicle, occurred at about 7:30am near the Shap Pat Heung Interchange.

Police said the driver of one of the light goods vehicles, 49, was trapped and later transported to Pok Oi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Seven other people – four men and three women aged between 14 and 60 – were sent to hospital for treatment.
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Last updated: 2025-02-27 HKT 22:34