Hong Kong Police Car Crashes After Rat Infestation Discovered Inside

A routine police vehicle patrol on the Tuen Mun Road turned chaotic on September 14, 2026, when an unexpected passenger—a live rodent—surfaced inside the cabin, causing the driver to panic and crash into a roadside barrier. According to local media reports from on.cc and Oriental Daily, the bizarre incident not only wrecked the patrol car but also exposed a severe rat infestation within the Tuen Mun Police Station.

Rodent Infestation Triggers Roadside Crash

The chaotic sequence began while the unmarked or marked police vehicle was navigating the busy Tuen Mun Highway. According to on.cc, the driver was suddenly startled mid-journey when a rat, commonly known locally as Mickey, emerged inside the car.

Overwhelmed by the sudden presence of the rodent inside the confined cabin, the officer lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle veered off course and collided heavily with a roadside safety barrier, sustaining visible damage. Photographs published by Oriental Daily show the aftermath of the crash alongside the security concerns raised by the unusual distraction.

Investigation Exposes Tuen Mun Police Station Pest Problem

Subsequent checks following the accident revealed that the unexpected onboard animal was not an isolated stray, but rather part of a wider pest control failure. According to verified local reporting, the incident brought to light an active and severe rat infestation originating directly inside the Tuen Mun Police Station, where the vehicle had been stationed prior to deployment.

Facility management and internal sanitation standards at the precinct are now facing heightened scrutiny following the highway collision. Authorities have yet to release official statements detailing specific extermination measures or vehicle quarantine protocols in the wake of the incident.