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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Lantau North this afternoon (December 10) in which a 36-year-old female passenger died and another 14 people injured.
About 2.15pm, a coach driven by a 30-year-old man and another coach driven by a 51-year-old man were travelling in sequence along Ying Hei Road towards Man Tung Street. When making a right turning at the junction of Man Tung Street, the coach in front was reportedly hit by another coach from behind and side-turned.
Both coach drivers, nine female, three male and a 6-year-old girl passengers from the coaches were injured and rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital and Yan Chai Hospital. Among them, a 36-year-old female passenger who sustained serious injuries was certified dead at 2.57 pm at Princess Margaret Hospital.
The 51-year-old driver was arrested for ¡®dangerous driving causing death¡¯ and still being detained for enquiries.
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Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic New Territories South, are under way.
Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346 or 3661 1300.
Add Police Report No. 17
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Friday, December 10, 2010
Issued at HKT 17:53
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