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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Castle Peak this evening (May 3) in which a 29-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a 28-year-old taxi driver was injured.
About 5.30pm today, a motorcycle driven by a 29-year-old man was travelling along Lung Kwu Tan Road towards Tuen Mun. When approaching the junction of Lung Fai Street and Lung Mun Road, the motorcycle reportedly collided with a taxi driven by a 28-year-old man travelling along the opposite direction.
After the accident, the motorcyclist who sustained a serious head injury and the taxi driver who sustained neck and waist injuries were rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital where the 29-year-old motorcyclist was later certified dead at 6.10pm.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic New Territories North, are underway.
Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800 or 3661 3818.
Add Police Report No. 13
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Issued at HKT 19:54
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