Fatal Traffic ⁢Accident‍ on Lantau Island Claims ⁤Life of Mainland Cycling Internet Celebrity

A tragic⁤ traffic ⁣accident occurred on ⁢Kong Shan Road, Lantau Island, resulting in the loss of life of a‌ 31-year-old mainland⁤ woman, Pan Haili, also known as “Hayley” on social media.

According‍ to eyewitnesses, the accident happened at approximately 3 pm when Hayley lost her balance while riding a bicycle on Qiangshan Road and fell to the ground. She was subsequently hit by​ an oncoming tour bus and succumbed to her injuries on the spot.

Investigation into the Cause of the Accident

The police are currently investigating the cause of ⁣the accident. Preliminary reports suggest that Hayley was riding a bicycle ⁤with a group of over a dozen people on Lantau Island when ⁢she lost control and fell. The 59-year-old driver of the ⁢tour bus, surnamed Zhong,‌ has been arrested on suspicion of causing death ⁣by dangerous⁤ driving.

Hayley’s Social Media Presence

Haley⁢ was an‍ internet‍ celebrity from Maoming, Guangdong, who was active on mainland social platforms such as Douyin, Bilibili, and Weibo. Just hours before the incident, she uploaded a video on Douyin, showcasing her and her friends gathering near Hong Kong Disneyland to embark on‌ a cycling tour. The video was labeled “Hong Kong Cycling Tour.”

Condolences Pour in from ​Netizens

Following the revelation ⁤of Hayley’s ⁤identity, a large number of netizens took to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to the deceased.

Disruption to New Lantau Bus Services

The Transport ⁢Department announced that ‌the ⁢entire route of Keung Shan Road near Shing Fai Orchard was closed in both directions due ⁢to the accident. New ‍Lantau Bus Route‌ 21 was affected,‍ and ‍its service was suspended. Routes 1 ‌and 11​ were shortened to Shek Pik, causing traffic congestion in the area. However, a single-lane, two-way traffic‍ arrangement was implemented later, and the affected bus services ⁢gradually returned to normal.

Fortune Ferry Operates Extra‌ Services

The Fortune Ferry operated​ extra services from Tai⁢ O to​ alleviate the traffic congestion caused⁢ by the accident.