Woman dies in Mong Kok traffic accident
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in which a woman aged around 70 was killed in Mong Kok tonight (May 15).

At about 7 pm, a light goods vehicle driven by a 21-year-old man was travelling along westbound Shantung Street. When passing Reclamation Street, it reportedly hit the female pedestrian.

The woman, sustaining serious injuries, was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital where she was certified dead at 7.23 pm.

The woman was wearing a white shirt and dark trousers. No identity document was found on her.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West, are underway.

Anyone who saw the accident or who knows the woman is urged to contact the investigating officers at 2773 5200 or 2773 5288.

Add Police report no. 6
Ends/Friday, May 15, 2009

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