Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Wan Chai today (December 5) in which a woman died.

     At 10.14am, a coach driven by a 62-year-old man was travelling along Wan Chai Road southbound. When approaching the junction of Wan Chai Road and Cross Street, the coach reportedly knocked down an 86-year-old female pedestrian.

     The female pedestrian was trapped under the coach and subsequently rescued by passersby. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, she was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.42am.

     The coach driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries. Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6848.

Ends/Friday, December 5, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:01

NNNN