Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Sha Tin this afternoon (January 20) in which a man died.

     At about 5.39pm, a private car driven by a 48-year-old man was travelling along On Sum Street towards Kowloon. When approaching the junction of Tai Chung Kiu Road, it reportedly collided with a private car driven by a 47-year-old man, that was stopped at a traffic light ahead.

     The 48-year-old man was trapped inside the vehicle and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining no superficial injury, he was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.36pm.

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

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1445.
 

Ends/Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Issued at HKT 22:08

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