1st January 2025 – Hong Kong

A dreadful six-car collision on the West Kowloon Highway early this morning took the life of 30-year-old Pakistani driver, Ali, leaving his wife and two young children devastated. The harrowing incident occurred around 1:44 AM, when a taxi, operated by a 65-year-old driver, swerved across lanes and crashed into Ali's black private car.

The sheer force of the impact rendered Ali’s vehicle uncontrollable, sending it spiraling into a concrete barrier—thereby triggering a catastrophic multi-car accident involving two taxis and three other vehicles. Eyewitness accounts describe the chaos that unfolded on the highway during the aftermath of the crash.

Ali had been a beloved member of the community, residing in Hong Kong since his childhood. He was known not just as a skilled driver, but as a devoted family man and the main financial supporter for his wife and his two small children, aged just one and five years old. In the midst of celebration for the New Year with friends, the distressing event cut his life short, leaving his family to face a future without him.

His sister, Sara, expressed profound grief, noting that Ali was enjoying a rare night off from work when tragedy struck. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear, particularly whether Ali had consumed any alcohol prior to the collision. Family members rushed to the hospital, only to receive the heartbreaking news that he had been pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities have since arrested the taxi driver for dangerous driving resulting in death. Investigations are ongoing as police work to piece together the details surrounding the fatal incident. This shocking accident serves as a stark reminder of road safety, especially during the festive season when many are celebrating.

As the community mourns the loss of a promising life, discussions surrounding DUI regulations and road safety measures are sure to intensify. How many more families must endure such a tragedy before changes are made?