Fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung
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At about 10.25pm last night, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by the 51-year-old man was travelling along Tsing Long Highway towards Yuen Long. When reaching Pok Oi Interchange, it reportedly lost control and side-turned.
The MGV driver was trapped inside the compartment and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining multiple injuries, he was sent to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.14pm.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800 or 3661 3858.
Ends/Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Issued at HKT 4:54
Issued at HKT 4:54
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