Fatal traffic accident in Lok Ma Chau
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Lok Ma Chau today (April 2) in which a 26-year-old man was killed and a 45-year-old man was slightly injured.

About 5.23pm, a private car driven by a 26-year-old man was traveling along the San Tin section of Castle Peak Road towards Yuen Long. After passing Kwu Tung Road and approaching a petrol station, it rammed into a medium goods vehicle which was traveling on the opposite lane.

After the incident, the private car driver sustained serious head injuries and was sent to North District Hospital where he was certified dead at 06.14hrs. The 45-year-old medium goods vehicle driver was also slightly injured.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North, are underway.

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

Add Police Report no.6

Ends/Thursday, April 2, 2009
Issued at HKT 20:13

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