Fatal traffic accident in Wan Chai
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Wan Chai this morning (March 18) in which a woman was killed.

About 10.30am, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 37-year-old man was travelling on Spring Garden Lane northbound. When the LGV turned right to Johnston Road eastbound, it hit a woman, aged about 70 to 80.

The woman sustained serious injuries and was taken to Queen Mary Hospital, where she was certified dead at 9.46pm.

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

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

Police Report No. 6
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Wednesday, 18 March 2009