Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tai Po today (October 6) in which a foreign woman died.
      
     At about 3.53pm, a private car driven by a 60-year-old man was travelling along Po Heung Lane eastbound. When approaching a roundabout, it reportedly rammed into a light goods vehicle (LGV) parking nearby. The LGV then knocked down a 37-year-old foreign woman, an 88-year-old female pedestrian and the 63-year-old male LGV driver.
      
     The foreign woman was trapped between the LGV and a lamppost and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, she was certified at scene.
      
     The 88-year-old female pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her head and was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state. The 63-year-old male LGV driver and a 71-year-old female private car passenger were sent to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in conscious state.
      
     The private car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
      
     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team 2 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/Monday, October 6, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:10

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