Wild boar runs into motorcycle in Hong Kong, injuring rider and passenger
Incident occurred at Kowloon-bound lane of Clear Water Bay Road in Sai Kung just after 3am on Wednesday
A wild boar ran into a motorcycle on a Hong Kong road on Wednesday, causing the rider and his passenger to suffer injuries.
The motorcycle, driven by a 39-year-old man, was travelling along the Kowloon-bound lane of Clear Water Bay Road in Sai Kung when the incident occurred shortly after 3am.
While riding near Tai Au Mun Village, “the wild pig dashed onto the road and collided with the motorcycle,” a police spokesman said.
The vehicle toppled onto one side, resulting in injuries to the motorcyclist and his 34-year-old female passenger.
According to the force, the man sustained scratches on both hands and shoulders while the woman injured her knees.
The pair were taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment.
The spokesman said the wild boar disappeared before emergency personnel arrived.
