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Police are investigating a traffic accident in North Point in which a 20-year-old woman was killed last month (September).
At about 9.40 pm on September 15, a tram, driven by a 32-year-old man, was travelling along westbound King¡¦s Road. While approaching the tram stop at 611 King¡¦s Road, it reportedly knocked down a 20-year-old woman who suddenly dashed out from the tram platform in front of the tram.
After the impact, the woman was trapped underneath the tram and was rescued by the firemen.
Sustaining serious injuries, the woman was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital where she was certified dead at 6.49 pm on the next day (September 16).
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic Hong Kong Island are proceeding.
Anyone who has witnessed the traffic accident is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3106 8800 to provide information.
Police Report No.5
Ends/Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Issued at HKT 14:47
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