Fatal traffic accident in Tai Po
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Tai Po this morning (November 7) in which a 69-year-old woman was killed.

About 6.20am, a private car driven by a 40-year-old woman hit the 69-year-old woman, who was crossing Tat Wan Road. The car had turned right into Tat Wan Road.

The injured woman was taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and later transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital where she was certified dead at 9.24 am.

The driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.

Investigations will be taken over by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic New Territories North.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2675 3325 or 2677 6299.

Police Report No. 6

Ends/Friday, November 7, 2008