Bus and Truck Crash in Kwun Tong

May 12, 2026, 11:03
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Introduction

A big bus and a small truck hit each other on Tuesday morning in Kwun Tong.

Main Body

The crash happened at 6:20 am on Po Lam Road. The truck fell on its side. The front of the bus was broken and the glass broke. Ten people were hurt. These people were the two drivers and eight passengers. They went to the hospital for help. Police think the truck driver did not follow the traffic lights. The road was closed for two hours. The bus company will help the police find the truth.

Conclusion

The road is now clean. Cars can drive normally again.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about the Past

When we tell a story about something that already finished, we change the action words.

The Pattern:

  • happen β†’\rightarrow happened
  • fall β†’\rightarrow fell (Special change!)
  • break β†’\rightarrow broke (Special change!)
  • go β†’\rightarrow went (Special change!)

Why this matters for A2: To move from beginner to A2, you must stop saying "Yesterday I go" and start saying "Yesterday I went."

Quick Look at the Story:

  • "The crash happened..."
  • "The truck fell..."
  • "The glass broke..."
  • "They went to the hospital..."

πŸ”’ Small vs. Big (Opposites)

Notice how the story compares things to give more detail:

  • Big bus ↔\leftrightarrow Small truck
  • Two hours ↔\leftrightarrow Ten people

Using these simple describing words makes your English sound more natural and clear.

Vocabulary Learning

big (adj.)
Very large in size.
Example:The bus is big.
small (adj.)
Not large; of a small size.
Example:The truck is small.
hit (v.)
To strike or collide with.
Example:The bus hit the truck.
crash (n.)
A sudden collision.
Example:There was a crash on Po Lam Road.
happened (v.)
Occurred or took place.
Example:The crash happened at 6:20 am.
side (n.)
One of the parts of an object.
Example:The truck fell on its side.
front (n.)
The forward part.
Example:The front of the bus was broken.
broken (adj.)
Damaged or not working.
Example:The glass was broken.
glass (n.)
Transparent material used in windows.
Example:The glass broke when the bus hit the truck.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury.
Example:Ten people were hurt.
driver (n.)
Person who drives a vehicle.
Example:The truck driver did not follow the traffic lights.
passenger (n.)
Person who rides in a vehicle.
Example:Eight passengers were hurt.
hospital (n.)
Place where people receive medical care.
Example:They went to the hospital for help.
help (v.)
To assist or provide aid.
Example:The bus company will help the police.
police (n.)
Law enforcement officers.
Example:Police think the truck driver did not follow the traffic lights.
traffic lights (n.)
Signals that control traffic flow.
Example:The truck driver did not follow the traffic lights.
road (n.)
A path for vehicles.
Example:The road was closed for two hours.
closed (adj.)
Not open or shut.
Example:The road was closed for two hours.
hours (n.)
Units of time.
Example:The road was closed for two hours.
company (n.)
Business organization.
Example:The bus company will help the police.
find (v.)
To discover or locate.
Example:The bus company will help the police find the truth.
truth (n.)
The fact or reality.
Example:The bus company will help the police find the truth.
clean (adj.)
Free from dirt or clutter.
Example:The road is now clean.
cars (n.)
Automobiles.
Example:Cars can drive normally again.
drive (v.)
To operate a vehicle.
Example:Cars can drive normally again.
normally (adv.)
In a usual way.
Example:Cars can drive normally again.