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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Castle Peak this morning (November 8) in which a 77-year-old man died.
About 8.50am, a Light Rail train driven by a 30-year-old man was travelling along Wu Chui Road towards Lung Mun Road. When approaching near Melody Garden Station, the train reportedly knocked down the 77-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the man was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital where he was certified dead at 2.47pm
Investigations will be conducted by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or who has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800 or 3661 3858.
Add Police Report No. 99
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Friday, November 8, 2013
Issued at HKT 22:51
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