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Fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan this afternoon (November 2) in which a 66-year-old woman died.

     At around 5.59pm, an engineering truck driven by a 61-year-old man was travelling at a bus depot on Chong Fu Road. It reportedly knocked down the 66-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining multiple injuries, the woman was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.27pm.

     The engineering truck 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 or 3660 6849.
 
Ends/Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Issued at HKT 22:53
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