Fatal traffic accident in Tin Sum
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Tin Sum this morning (January 3) in which a 31-year-old man was killed.

About 7.50am, a light goods vehicle driven by the 31-year-old man was travelling along a service road of Tsing Sha Highway towards Tai Po Road. When reaching near Mei Lam Estate, it reportedly rammed into the kerb on its right. After the impact, the vehicle maintained its course for about 100 meters at which the driver fell out from the vehicle and lay on the carriageway. The vehicle eventually stopped after it ran further for about 400 meters and hit the kerb on its left.

The driver sustained serious injuries and was certified dead at the scene by ambulanceman.

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

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 1300.

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Issued by PPRB

Ends/ Saturday, January 3, 2009
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