Fatal traffic accident in Kwun Tong
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Kwun Tong today (August 9) in which a 52-year-old man died.

     At about 7.06am, two private cars driven respectively by a 52-year-old man surnamed Chan and a 52-year-old man surnamed Yip were travelling in sequence along Lin Tak Road towards Sau Mau Ping. When approaching Mei Tin House of Mei Tin Estate, the two cars reportedly collided.

     The driver surnamed Yip was rushed to United Christian Hospital in unconscious state and he was certified dead at 8.26am.

     Investigation by the Accident Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 2305 7500 or 2305 7570.
     

Ends/Friday, August 9, 2019
Issued at HKT 14:30

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