Fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Sheung Shui this evening (March 25) in which a 44-year-old woman was killed.

About 8.10pm, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 28-year-old man was reversing outside Cheung Yu House in Cheung Wah Estate. It reportedly hit the 44-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

The woman sustained serious head injuries and was taken to the North District Hospital, where she was certified dead at 8.28pm.

The 28-year-old LGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is still being detained for enquiries.

Investigations will be taken over by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2675 3325 or 2675 3384.

Add Police Report No. 5
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Wednesday, 25 March 2009
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