Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Lantau North today (February 11) in which a man died.
 
     At 9.49am, a taxi driven by a 43-year-old man was travelling along North Lantau Highway towards Hong Kong International Airport. It reportedly rammed into a stationary works vehicle.

     A 27-year-old male passenger was thrown out of the taxi. Sustaining head injury, he was rushed to North Lantau Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.09am. The taxi driver sustained hand injury and the 41-year-old works vehicle male driver sustained leg injury. They were sent to the Princess Margaret Hospital and the North Lantau Hospital respectively in conscious state.

     The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in late February.

     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 1344.

Ends/Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:25

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