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Fatal traffic accident in Airport
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Airport last night (November 24) in which a 41-year-old man was killed.

     About 11.54pm, a taxi driven by a 69-year-old man was travelling along Airport Road towards Airport South Interchange. When approaching the interchange, it reportedly hit a 41-year-old man who was crossing the road. Sustaining head injuries, the man was rushed to North Lantau Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 0.23am.

     The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He is being detained for enquiries.

     Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 1300.
 
Ends/Friday, November 25, 2016
Issued at HKT 4:37
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