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Fatal traffic accident in Wan Chai
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Wan Chai this afternoon (September 29) in which a 62-year-old man was killed.

     At about 5.13pm, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by the 62-year-old man was travelling along an eastbound lane of Convention Avenue, while a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 55-year-old man was travelling along a westbound lane of Convention Avenue. When approaching near Wan Chai Ferry Pier, the two vehicles reportedly collided.

     The LGV driver was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 5.43pm.

     Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island are under way.

     Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 1620.

Ends/Monday, September 29, 2014
Issued at HKT 23:31

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