6-hour suspension on Hong Kong side of mega bridge catches 1,000 passengers

More than 1,000 people flooded the Hong Kong checkpoint of the mega bridge leading to Zhuhai and Macau on Sunday after cross-border services were suspended for six hours. bike trial race ahead of next year’s National Games.

Departure lounge for passengers and vehicle cleaning area in Hong Kong port Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge It was temporarily closed between 06.30 and 12.30 due to raceHowever, many passengers were unaware of this suspension.

The Post arrived at the passenger crossing building around noon and found a long queue forming at the entrance, with hundreds of people waiting. Many became uneasy.

There were many passengers with luggage, families and various tour groups in the queue. Staff used megaphones to direct passengers to the queue and maintain order.

When the checkpoint reopened at 12.30pm, an argument broke out as people queued up as those waiting poured into the building.

Tour groups were also among those waiting for services to resume. Photo: “Sam Tsang”

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said the test event went smoothly but promised to take further precautions in terms of promotion and regulations.

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