On September 29, 2024, a significant incident unfolded on Lai Chi Kok Road near Cheung Sha Wan Police Station when a water main burst, leading to a large section of the road collapsing. A taxi passing by was caught off guard and fell into the resulting crevice, tilting precariously as water levels rose. Fortunately, both the driver and passenger managed to escape with only minor injuries.
In response to the emergency, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) promptly suspended water supply from the affected 750mm diameter main to prevent further damage and facilitate urgent repairs. Workers on-site quickly began pumping out the water to prepare for the taxi's extraction using a crane.
The WSD confirmed that the burst pipe had not affected the overall water supply, assuring residents that water quality remained unaffected. Temporary traffic measures have been implemented, with road closures affecting Lai Chi Kok Road towards Mong Kok near Butterfly Valley Road to allow for emergency repairs.
Engineering teams, supported by the police, are diligently working to clear the site. Radar assessments are being conducted to inspect nearby pipelines and determine the cause of the burst, as well as the extent of necessary road repairs. The involved departments are also evaluating additional measures to prevent future incidents.
As road closures and detours remain in effect, impacting multiple bus routes, drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. The WSD has apologized for the inconvenience and is committed to ensuring the safety of road users while working to restore normal traffic flow swiftly.
水務署迅速行動應對管道爆裂導致荔枝角道路崩塌
在2024年9月29日，荔枝角道靠近長沙灣警署發生了一起重大事件，一條自來水主幹管爆裂，導致道路大部分崩塌。一輛正在經過的的士措手不及，掉入了隨之而來的裂縫中，隨著水位上升，的士傾斜得很危險。幸運的是，駕駛員和乘客都成功逃脫，僅受輕傷。
水務署迅速做出反應，暫停了受影響的750毫米直徑主幹管的水供應，以防止進一步損壞並便於緊急修復。現場工作人員迅速開始抽水，為使用吊車取出的士做準備。
水務署確認，爆裂的管道並未影響整體水供應，並向居民保證水質保持不變。當局已實施臨時交通措施，荔枝角道往旺角方向的道路因緊急修復而封閉。
工程團隊在警方的協助下，正全力清理現場。雷達評估正在進行，以檢查附近的管道，確定爆裂原因及必要的道路修復範圍。相關部門也在評估其他措施，以防止未來發生類似事件。
由於道路封閉和繞行措施仍在進行，影響多條巴士路線，駕駛人士被建議尋找替代路線。水務署對造成的不便表示歉意，並致力於確保道路使用者的安全，同時迅速恢復正常交通流量。
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