Fatal traffic accident in Central
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Police today (January 19) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Central tonight in which a 30-year-old man was killed.

About 7.30pm, a bus driven by a 48-year-old man was travelling along Des Voeux Road Central west bound. When reaching the junction of Pedder Street, it reportedly knocked down the 30-year-old man who was crossing the road.

Sustaining serious injuries, the man was sent to the Queen Mary Hospital and was later certified dead at 8.36pm.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island are under way.

Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3106 8800 or 3106 8848.

Add Police Report No. 6
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Monday, January 19, 2009
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