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Fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung last night (January 3) in which a 27-year-old woman died.
                            
     At about 10.55pm yesterday, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 51-year-old man was travelling along Tsing Long Highway towards Pat Heung. After passing Tai Lam Tunnel Toll Plaza, the MGV reportedly lost control and rammed into a bus stop. The MGV then fell down a slope and further collided with a private car travelling along Pat Heung Road towards Yuen Long.
     
     In the accident, a 27-year-old woman sustained multiple serious injuries and was certified dead at scene. The MGV driver, a 59-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were sent to Pok Oi Hospital in conscious state. Another 28-year-old man also sought medical treatment at Pok Oi Hospital on his own.
     
     The MGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He is being detained for enquiries.
     
     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
     
     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800 or 3661 3858.


 
Ends/Thursday, January 4, 2018
Issued at HKT 7:30
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