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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long this morning (August 20) in which a 44-year-old man was killed.
At about 5.30am, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 38-year-old man was traveling along Yuen Long Highway towards Sheung Shui. When approaching near Shap Pat Heung Interchange, it reportedly hit onto the back of a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 46-year-old man and then rammed into the central divider. A 44-year-old MGV passenger was thrown out of the vehicle, while the LGV sideturned. Another MGV that followed after and driven by a 53-year-old man collided with the mentioned MGV then.
The 44-year-old man sustained serious injuries on his feet, while the 46-year-old LGV driver and two male LGV passengers aged 52 and 53 were also injured. All of them were sent to Pok Oi Hospital, where the 44-year-old man was certified dead at 6.08am.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North are underway.
Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3800.
Ends/Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Issued at HKT 14:48
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