Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi in the small hours today (May 24) in which a 60-year-old foreign man died.

     At about 3.18am, a goods vehicle (GV) was traveling along Tsing Sha Highway towards Kowloon. Upon reaching a roadwork site close to Nam Wan Tunnel, it reportedly knocked down the 60-year-old male worker. After the accident, the GV left the scene.

     Sustaining serious multiple injuries, the man was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 4.33am.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346 or 3661 1710.

Ends/Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Issued at HKT 12:17

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