Fatal traffic accident in North Point
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At about 2pm, a 62-year-old man parked a school bus on Cheung Hong Street near Fort Street. The school bus was reportedly skidded forward in a sudden and knocked down the man. The school bus continued to skid forward along Cheung Hong Street, hit two taxis and rammed into a shop on Hei Wo Street.
In the accident, an 80-year-old female pedestrian was certified dead at scene. A 70-year-old female pedestrian was sent to Ruttonjee Hospital and was later certified dead. Two male pedestrians, aged 77 and 83 respectively, were sent to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and were later certified dead.
In addition, the 62-year-old school bus driver, six male pedestrians and four female pedestrians, aged 22 to 89, were injured and sent to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and Ruttonjee Hospital respectively for medical treatment.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6800 or 3660 6838.
Ends/Monday, December 10, 2018
Issued at HKT 23:36
Issued at HKT 23:36
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