Fatal traffic accident in Tai Po
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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po this morning (May 4) in which a 64-year-old man died.
At 6.43am, a public light bus (PLB) driven by a 71-year-old man and a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by the 64-year-old man were travelling in sequence along Lam Kam Road towards Tai Po. When approaching Lam Tsuen San Tsuen, the PLB and LGV reportedly collided.
Sustaining no superficial injury, the 64-year-old male driver was rushed to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.32am.
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/Monday, May 4, 2020
Issued at HKT 16:54
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