Fatal traffic accident in Ma On Shan investigated
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in which a woman was killed in Ma On Shan today (July 21).

About 10.35am, a light goods vehicle driven by a 30-year-old man was travelling along Fu Po Road heading for Lee On Estate. Upon approaching Lee On Estate Bus Terminus, it knocked down a 66-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

Sustaining head injuries, she was sent to Prince of Wales Hospital and was certified dead at 10.55am. The light goods vehicle driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is under further investigation.

The case will be taken over by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic New Territories South. Anyone who has witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1300.

Add Police report no.1
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Monday, July 21, 2008
Issued at HKT 15:39

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