Fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan today (September 2) in which a 61-year-old man died.

     At about 12.26pm, a bus driven by a 54-year-old man was travelling along Shek O Road towards Chai Wan, while a private car driven by a 61-year-old man was travelling along Shek O Road towards Shek O. When reaching near Cape D’Aguilar, the private car reportedly cut the lane and collided with the bus.

     In the accident, the private car driver and a 24-year-old passenger were trapped inside the compartment, and were rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious neck and leg injuries, the 61-year-old man was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 1.26pm. The 24-year-old man sustained hand and leg injuries and was sent to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in conscious state for treatment.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6849 or 3660 6800.


     

Ends/Sunday, September 2, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:54

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