Cyclist dies in Tai Po
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Tai Po today (December 8) in which a 75-year-old man died.

About 9.50am, the man was cycling uphill on the bicycle track in Tai Po Waterfront Park heading towards Tai Po town centre, when the bicycle suddenly fell over.

The man was unconscious and was taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital where he was certified dead at 10.48am.

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

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

Police Report No. 2

Ends/Monday, December 8, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:25