Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Sham Shui Po tonight (January 12), in which a man died.

     At about 8.01pm, a 48-year-old man reportedly collapsed while driving a private car along Pei Ho Street towards Yu Chau Street. The private car suspectedly went out of control and crashed into an iron railing near the junction of Pei Ho Street and Yu Chau Street.

     The man was trapped inside the vehicle and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining no superficial injury, the man was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.52pm.

     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 9023 or 3661 9000.

Ends/Monday, January 12, 2026
Issued at HKT 23:37

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