Fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan
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At about 4.55pm, a bus driven by a 63-year-old man was travelling along Aldrich Bay Road southbound. When turning right to Tung Hei Road, it reportedly knocked down the 82-year-old woman who was crossing the road.
Sustaining head injuries, the woman was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in conscious state and was certified dead at 7.30pm.
The bus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6815.
Ends/Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Issued at HKT 1:27
Issued at HKT 1:27
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