Fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tsing Yi today (February 7), in which a 69-year-old man died.

     At around 8.14am, a private car driven by the 69-year-old man was travelling along Tsing Kwai Highway towards Kowloon. When approaching Lai King Estate, the driver reportedly collapsed, and the private car lost control and rammed into noise barriers.

     Sustaining no superficial injury, the man was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.11am.

     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/Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Issued at HKT 14:09

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