Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tsing Yi last night (June 16) in which a man and a woman died.

     Police received a report at 10.27pm yesterday that a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 44-year-old man and a taxi driven by a 30-year-old man with a 38-year-old male passenger and a 35-year-old female passenger on board were travelling along Tsing Sha Highway towards Kowloon. When approaching Hoi Lai Estate, the LGV reportedly went out of control and collided with the taxi. The taxi then rammed into a kerb, while the LGV sideturned. 

     The two passengers were thrown from the taxi. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, they were certified dead at scene. The taxi driver sustained injury to his right arm and was sent to Caritas Medical Centre hospital in conscious state and later transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital. The LGV driver sustained no injury and no hospital treatment was required.

     The LGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

     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 at 3661 1346.

Ends/Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Issued at HKT 7:48

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