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Hong Kong bus window smashed by tree branch, one injured

A double-decker bus in Hong Kong sustained damage when a tree branch struck an upper-deck window, resulting in one passenger receiving minor injuries. The incident occurred on Ching Hiu Road in Sheung Shui when the KMB route 277E bus hit the overhanging branch. The passenger, who was covered in shattered glass, did not require hospitalization, and the bus company has stated it will address the issue of roadside trees with the relevant authorities to prevent future safety hazards. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report of a minor traffic incident involving a bus and a tree, not a core AI development or significant industry event.

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Hong Kong bus window smashed by tree branch, one injured

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Hong Kong double-decker bus window smashed by tree branch, 1 passenger injured

    An upper-deck window of a Hong Kong bus was shattered after hitting a tree branch on Monday, leaving one passenger with minor injuries. Police said they received a report at around 8am that a KMB route 277E bus hit an overhanging tree while travelling in the left lane of Ching Hi…