Fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long
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At about 8.09am, a public light bus (PLB) driven by a 63-year-old man was travelling along Tai Tong Road towards Tai Tong direction. When approaching Shui Chiu Lo Wai, it reportedly knocked down the 74-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head injury, the man was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.09am.
The PLB driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
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 9023.
Ends/Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:29
Issued at HKT 16:29
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