Fatal traffic accidents in Hong Kong increased by 44% in the first half of 2026, resulting in 63 deaths compared to 43 in the same period of 2025. The majority of these fatal incidents involved commercial vehicles, often driven by individuals aged 65 or older. Police attributed the rise to inattentive driving and the physical condition of drivers, supporting proposed legislative changes to tighten medical certification requirements for commercial drivers. AI
RANK_REASON Significant increase in traffic fatalities and proposed policy changes. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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