Hong Kong tram accident that killed girl, 3, was ‘inevitable’

By The BriefBrief

A tram accident in Hong Kong killed a three-year-old girl and injured three others, with the driver having only 0.9 seconds to react.

WHO: Li Yaodong, 49, tram driver; victims include a three-year-old girl, her sister, grandfather, and domestic helper

WHAT: Tram accident resulting in death and injuries

WHEN: Nov 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

WHERE: Outside Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, Hong Kong

WHY: Driver had insufficient time to react to the danger

Sources (1): South China Morning Post

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