Fatal traffic accident in Mong Kok
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At about 2.10pm, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by the 44-year-old man was travelling along the West Kowloon Highway towards the New Territories. The LGV reportedly went out of control and crashed into a government vehicle that was parked in the same lane attending to a traffic accident.
The LGV driver was trapped inside the compartment and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious injuries, he was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 3.20pm.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9188.
Ends/Thursday, March 13, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:15
Issued at HKT 18:15
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