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Police are investigating a traffic accident in which a 12-year-old boy was killed in Yuen Long this morning (January 31).
Shortly before 8 am, a heavy goods vehicle driven by a 43-year-old was travelling an unnamed road near Fairview Park. While making a left turn into Fairview Park Boulevard towards Fairview Park roundabout, it reportedly knocked down a 12-year-old boy who was cycling along Fairview Park Boulevard towards Fairview Park.
Sustaining serious head injury, the boy was certified dead by ambulancemen at the scene.
Investigations by Special Investigation Team of Traffic New Territories North are proceeding.
Anyone who has witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2455 4221 or 2675 3325.
Add Police Report No.2
Ends/Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Issued at HKT 11:07
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