Police today (September 28) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi yesterday (September 27) in which a 49-year-old woman died.

     At about 9.51am yesterday, when a bus driven by a 61-year-old man was departing from Cheung On Estate Bus Terminus, it reportedly knocked down the 49-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

     The woman was trapped under the bus and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining multiple injuries, she was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and was later transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital. She was certified dead at 2.10pm today.

     The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in mid-October.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1348 or 3661 1300.

Ends/Friday, September 28, 2018
Issued at HKT 23:24

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