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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po this morning (August 4) in which a 47-year-old man was killed.
About 8am, a private car driven by a 21-year-old man was travelling along Tai Po Road towards Tai Po. When approaching near Tai Po Mei, the private car reportedly lost control and rammed into a lamp post.
The driver and three male passengers, aged from 20 to 47, sustained injuries and were rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital, where the 47-year-old male passenger was later certified dead at 8.48am.
The driver was arrested for drink driving and dangerous driving causing death, and is still being detained for further enquiries.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North are underway.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.
Add Police Report No. 62
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Saturday, August 4, 2012
Issued at HKT 12:02
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