Fatal traffic accident in Tseung Kwan O
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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tseung Kwan O this afternoon (December 12) in which a 78-year-old man died.
About 5.10pm today, a bus driven by a 54-year-old man was travelling along Po Ning Road towards Sheung Ning Road. When approaching roundabout towards Sheung Ning Road exit, the 78-year-old male passenger reportedly fell from staircase.
Sustaining injuries to his head, the 78-year-old man was rushed to Tseung Kwan O Hospital in unconscious state. He was certified dead at 9.35pm.
The case will be handed over to the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East for investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 2305 7500 or 2305 7571.
Ends/Monday, December 12, 2016
Issued at HKT 23:26
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