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Police are investigating a traffic accident on Hiram’s Highway in Sai Kung this morning (May 23) in which a 31-year-old woman was killed.
About 5.50am, a car driven by a 40-year-old man was travelling on Hiram’s Highway towards Kowloon. Near Pak Wai the car lost control and crashed into a public light bus travelling on the opposite carriageway. The car driver and a 31-year-old female passenger were removed from the vehicle by firemen.
Both were rushed to Tseung Kwan O Hospital with serious injuries and the passenger was certified dead at 6.37am. The 47-year-old male driver of the public light bus and a 51-year-old female passenger were also taken to the hospital with slight injuries.
The Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East has taken over the case for investigation.
Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or who has information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7500 or 2305 7570.
Add Police Report No. 1
Ends/Friday, May 23, 2008
Issued at HKT 12:10
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