Fatal traffic accident in Airport
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in which a 63-year-old man was killed and four men aged 24 to 57 were injured in the Airport this (December 17 )afternoon.

At 3.42 pm, a shuttle van travelling along South Runway Road towards South Perimeter Road, reportedly rammed into an electric box when turning right to West Apron.

Sustaining injuries, a 63-year-old male passenger was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital unconsciously where he was certified dead at 5.09 pm.

The driver and other three passengers also sustained injuries and were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for medical treatment.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic New Territories South are proceeding.

Anyone who might have witnessed the accident is urged to contact the Report Room of Traffic New Territories South at 3661 1348.

Police Report No. 5
Issued by PPRB

Wednesday, December 17, 2008
End/2100 hours