Fatal traffic accident in Wong Tai Sin
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Wong Tai Sin this afternoon (September 20) in which a 56-year-old woman was killed and a 60-year-old man injured.

About 4.20pm, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 45-year-old man turned right into Tai Shing Street after leaving Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate car park. When the vehicle reached 10, Tai Shing Street, it hit the 56-year-old woman and her 60-year-old husband who were crossing the road.

The injured couple was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where the woman was certified dead at 4.58pm.

The driver was later arrested for dangerous driving causing death and has been detained for further enquiries.

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

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7500 or 2305 7570.

Add Police Report No. 4
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Saturday, September 20, 2008
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