Police appeal for information on fatal accident in
Kwun Tong
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Police today (October 22) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Kwun Tong, in which a 71-year-old woman was seriously injured and later died in hospital.

About 9.15am on September 23, a bus driven by a 59-year-old man was travelling in Tung Yan Street towards Yue Man Square. Near Yue Man Square, the bus hit the 71-year-old woman who was walking along the road outside the pedestrian railing.

The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. She was certified dead at 6.02pm yesterday (October 21).

Anyone who may have seen the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7571 or 2305 7500.

Police Report No. 1

Ends/Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Issued at HKT 19:56