Fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi
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At about 7.21pm, a light goods vehicle driven by the male driver was travelling along Tsing Yi Hong Wan Road southbound with a 67-year-old female passenger on board. When approaching near a roundabout, the light goods vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed into a concrete pumping machine.
The male driver was trapped inside the vehicle and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining multiple injuries, he was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and certified dead at 8.35pm. The female passenger, who sustained injuries to her limbs, was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in conscious state.
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 1344 or 3661 1346.
Ends/Saturday, January 21, 2023
Issued at HKT 0:29
Issued at HKT 0:29
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