Fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long on February 12 morning in which a 60-year-old man died.

     At about 8.10am, a bike driven by the 60-year-old man was travelling along Castle Peak Road - Hung Shui Kiu towards Yuen Long. Upon reaching LRT Hung Shui Kiu Station, the bike reportedly collided with another bike driven by a 20-year-old man.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the 60-year-old man was rushed to Tin Shui Wai Hospital in unconscious state. He was later transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital and certified dead at 10.42am today (February 18). The 20-year-old man, sustaining multiple injuries in conscious state, refused to receive medical treatment.

     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.

Ends/Thursday, February 18, 2021
Issued at HKT 19:30

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