Police appeal for information on fatal trafic accident
in Lok Ma Chau
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Police today (October 1) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Lok Ma Chau on September 20, in which a 49-year-old woman who was injured subsequently died in hospital.

About 2.35pm, a public light bus driven by a 49-year-old man was travelling along eastbound Castle Peak Road near San Tin Section. Subsequently, the public light bus hit the 49-year-old woman who was cycling at the moment.

The woman who sustained serious head injuries and was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital where she was later certified dead at 3.38pm on September 22.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North are underway.

Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2675 3325 or 2455 4221.

Police Report No. 3

Ends/Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Issued at HKT 14:21

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