North Point pedestrian suspected of jaywalking killed after being hit by bus

Hong Kong

2026.11.09 14:05

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a bus in North Point. At around 8 am this morning (Nov. 9), a Citybus travelling along King's Road towards Chai Wan hit a male pedestrian at the junction of King's Road and Power Street in North Point. Rescue personnel arrived to find the victim with severe head injuries and administered first aid before rushing him to Eastern Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

A traffic accident occurred in North Point, where a male pedestrian was struck and later pronounced dead after being sent to hospital. (Facebook)

According to reports, the victim was using a pedestrian crossing at the time but is suspected of crossing without following the traffic lights. He was struck by an approaching Citybus and thrown more than ten metres before landing on the ground. Footage from the scene shows the bus's windscreen was severely shattered. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.