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Fatal traffic accident in Tsim Sha Tsui
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsim Sha Tsui this evening (January 8) in which a 69-year-old woman was killed.
 
     About 6pm, a public bus driven by a 58-year-old man was travelling along Middle Lane towards Kowloon Park Drive. When reaching the junction with Ashley Road, it reportedly hit the 69-year-old woman who was crossing the road.
 
     The woman was trapped under the public bus. Sustaining serious waist injuries, she was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.40pm.
 
     The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
 
     Investigations by Special Investigation Team of Traffic Kowloon West are underway.
 
     Anyone who may have seen the accident or has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2773 5200.

Ends/Thursday, January 8, 2015
Issued at HKT 22:36

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