Fatal traffic accident in Yau Ma Tei : Yau Ma Tei



2008-01-25 18:59


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2008-01-25 19:00


Police are investigating a traffic accident in Yau Ma Tei this afternoon (January 25) in which a man, aged about 80, was killed.

About 1.30pm, a light goods vehicle driven by a 44-year-old man was travelling south along Ferry Street. On approaching the junction with Saigon Street, the vehicle hit the man who was crossing the road.

The man was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was certified dead at 1.45pm.

Police officers did not find any identity document on the man and are trying to contact his family.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West are under way.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2773 5258.


The above details are as provided from scene at the time of posting (indicated in red), and may change as the incident/police inquiry progresses.