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Police are investigating a traffic accident in which a 91-year-old woman was killed in Tai Po early this (January 31) morning.
Shortly before 8.10 am, a taxi driven by a 51-year-old man was travelling along Kwong Fuk Road towards Kam Shan. While approaching Po Heung Street, the taxi reportedly knocked down the 91-year-old woman who was crossing the road.
Sustaining head injuries, the woman was sent to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and later transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment where she was certified dead at 1.41 pm.
Investigations by Accident Investigation Team of Traffic New Territories North are underway.
Anyone who might have witnessed the case or has information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2675 3325.
Police Report No.6
Ends/Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Issued at HKT 18:18
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