Fatal traffic accident in Tai Po
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Tai Po early this morning (February 11) in which a 51-year-old man was killed.

A medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 31-year-old man was travelling along Lam Kam Road towards Pat Heung about 10.50am. At Ling Wan Monastery, the vehicle is believed to have lost control, rammed into iron railing on the left and tipped over.

The driver and a 51-year-old passenger sustained injuries and were taken to Pok Oi Hospital and Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital respectively. The passenger was certified dead at11.32am.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic New Territories North, are under way.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2675 3325.

Police Report No. 6

Ends/Wednesday, February 11, 2009