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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Yau Ma Tei this morning (November 5) in which a 59-year-old man died.
About 0.00 am, a private car driven by a 22-year-old man was travelling northbound of Lin Cheung Road. When approaching Jordon Road, the private car reportedly lost control and knocked down a 59-year-old man, who was working on the carriageway and then rammed into a Light Goods Vehicle parked on the carriageway. Another 24-year-old male worker on the carriageway was also injured.
The private car driver and two workers were sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The 59-year-old male worker, who sustained serious injuries, was later certified dead at 00.36 am.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West are under way.
Anyone who saw the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 2773 5200.
Add Police Report. 8
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Saturday, November 5, 2011
Issued at HKT 07:02
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