Fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Sheung Shui this morning (November 21) in which a 76-year-old man died.

About 11.30am, a public light bus (PLB) driven by a 61-year-old man was travelling along Wo Tai Street northbound. When turning right to Wo Mun Street eastbound, the PLB reportedly hit a 76-year-old male pedestrian.

The man sustained serious head injury and was sent to Prince of Wales Hospital where he was certified dead at 2.40pm.

Investigations by the Accident Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territory North are under way.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2675 3325 or 2675 3384.

Police Report No. 6
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Friday, November 21, 2008
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