Appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Central
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Police today (February 9) appealed for information on a traffic accident in Central last month in which a 56-year-old man was seriously injured and later died in hospital.

About 11.20am on January 31, a public light bus driven by a 37-year-old woman was travelling on westbound Caine Road. When reaching the junction with Elgin Street, it knocked down the 56-year-old man who was crossing the road.

The male pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital, where he was later certified dead at 10.27pm on February 2.

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

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3106 8800.

Police Report No. 4

Ends/Monday, February 9, 2009
Issued at HKT 12:53

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