Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Yuen Long this morning (February 27) in which a man died.

     At 7.24am, a private car driven by a 49-year-old man was travelling along Yuen Long Highway towards Sheung Shui. When approaching Shap Pat Heung Interchange, the private car driver slowed down and stopped his vehicle due to traffic condition. Three private cars, two light goods vehicles (LGV) and a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) travelling behind reportedly failed to brake, resulting in a chain collision. The LGV driven by a 49-year-old man rammed into the rear of the HGV.

     The LGV driver was trapped inside the compartment and later rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, the man was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.34am.

     Three other drivers and four passengers, four men and three women aged between 14 and 60, were injured in the accident. They were sent to Pok Oi Hospital for medical treatment in conscious state.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team 1 of Traffic, New Territories North is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.

Ends/Thursday, February 27, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:16

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