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Police today (February 7) appealed to members of the public for information on a traffic accident in which an 88-year-old man was killed in Sham Shui Po yesterday (February 6).
About 6.30pm yesterday, a public light bus driven by a 54-year-old man was travelling along the southeast bound of Tai Hang Tung Road. Upon reaching outside No. 12 Tai Hang Tung Road, it reportedly knocked down the 88-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious injuries, the man was sent to the Caritas Medical Centre where he was certified dead at 5.05am today.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West are underway.
Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or has information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2773 5258 or the Report Room of Traffic, Kowloon West Region on 2773 5220.
Police Report No. 7
Ends/Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Issued at HKT 15:47
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