Man dies in Lok Ma Chau traffic accident
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Lok Ma Chau this morning (June 23) in which a 31-year-old man was killed.

A public light bus driven by a 37-year-old man was travelling along Sheung Shui bound lane of the Mai Po Section of Castle Peak Road about 8.10am. Near Ko Hang, the light bus hit the 31-year-old man who was crossing the road. The injured man was thrown to the opposite carriageway and trapped under a medium goods vehicle.

The man was certified dead by the ambulancemen at the scene.

Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is investigating the accident.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3858 or 3661 3800.

Add Police Report No. 1
Issued by PPRB
End/Tuesday, June 23, 2009