Fatal traffic accident in Kwun Tong
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Kwun Tong this morning (April 8) in which a 20-year-old man was killed.

A light goods vehicle driven by the 23-year-old man was travelling westbound on Cha Kwo Ling Road at 11.20am. Outside Hoi Chu House when making a right hand turn, it is believed to have hit a medium goods vehicle which was parked on the road, and then hit another light goods vehicle which was parked on the eastbound Cha Kwo Ling Road.

The driver sustained injuries and was taken to the United Christian Hospital. A 20-year-old male passenger who was thrown from the vehicle, sustained serious head injuries and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was certified dead at 11.50am.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic Kowloon East, are under way.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7582.

Police Report No. 4
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Wednesday, April 8, 2009