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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Aberdeen this morning (November 15) in which a 75-year-old woman was killed.
About 5.30am, a taxi driven by a 42-year-old man was travelling along Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road towards South Horizons. When approaching near Lei Tung Estate, it reportedly knocked down the 75-year-old woman who was pushing a cart along the road in the same direction.
Sustaining serious injuries to her arms and legs, the woman was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital in unconscious state and was later certified dead at 6.09am.
The taxi driver was arrested for careless driving and is being detained pending further enquiries.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island are proceeding.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3106 8800 or 3106 8848.
Add Police Report No. 40
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Thursday, November 15, 2012
Issued at HKT 08:49
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