Fatal traffic accident in Ta Kwu Ling
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At 6.27am, a public light bus (PLB) driven by a 74-year-old man was travelling along Man Kam To Road towards Sheung Shui. When approaching Hung Kiu San Tsuen, it reportedly failed to brake in time and knocked down a 69-year-old man who was riding a bicycle.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the male cyclist was rushed to North District Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.59am.
A 43-year-old female PLB passenger was suffering from waist pain and was sent to North District Hospital in conscious state.
The PLB driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.
Ends/Friday, June 26, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:38
Issued at HKT 11:38
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