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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Kwun Tong this morning (October 14) in which a 39-year-old man was killed.
About 5am, a taxi driven by a 43-year-old man was travelling along the middle lane of Tseung Kwan O Road downslope. It reportedly rammed to a light goods vehicle (LGV) which was parked on the third lane for a road work. The LGV was pushed forward and hit three male workers, aged 31 to 39.
Three workers and the taxi driver sustained injuries and were rushed to United Christian Hospital for medical treatments. A 39-year-old man who sustained serious head injuries was later certified dead at 5.14am.
The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving and is still being detained for further enquiries.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East are underway.
Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7500.
Add Police Report no. 2
Ends/Thursday, October 14, 2010
Issued at HKT 08:38
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