Fatal traffic accident in Kowloon City
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Kowloon City this morning (January 9) in which a 43-year-old man was killed.

About 5.10am, a private car driven by the 43-year-old man was travelling along Waterloo Road towards Sha Tin. When reaching near Hereford Road, it rammed into a private car driven by a 72-year-old man stopping ahead before the traffic lights.

The 43-year-old driver sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state. He was later certified dead at 6.45am. The 72-year-old driver was also injured and was rushed to hospital in conscious state.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West are underway.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 2773 5200 or 2773 5211.

Add Police Report No. 2
Issued by PPRB

Ends/ Friday, January 9, 2009
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