Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung today (February 16) in which a 30-year-old man died.

     At about 0.00am, a private car driven by the 30-year-old man was travelling along Fan Kam Road towards Yuen Long. When approaching Ta Shek Wu, it reportedly lost control and fell down a slope.

     The driver was trapped inside the compartment and rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious injuries to his head and hands, he was rushed to North District Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 0.47am.

     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, February 16, 2022
Issued at HKT 8:14

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