Some 30 people received minor injuries after three vehicles were involved in a collision this afternoon on Estrada da Ponte de Pac on, near the Amizade Bridge in Taipa, multiple media outlets report.
The vehicles involved were a casino shuttle bus, a van and a truck. Photos from the scene show the casino bus’ windscreen had shattered and caved in.
According to the local Fire Department, a 38-year-old driver was trapped in the bus and had to be rescued from the vehicle. He was taken conscious to the Kiang Wu Hospital, with bruises to his right knee.
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Meanwhile, 12 male and 17 female passengers between the ages of 22 and 68 were transported to the Conde São Januário Hospital, with minor injuries.
The passengers on board the vehicles consisted of Macau residents, non-resident workers, and visitors from Hong Kong and mainland China.
Officials have yet to release a statement regarding the cause of the incident, although a preliminary investigation has ruled out the possibility of drunk driving.
