Fatal traffic accident in Kwun Tong
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At about 8.50pm, a bus driven by the 61-year-old man was travelling along Lei Yue Mun Road eastbound. When reaching near the roundabout of Kai Tin Road, it reportedly rammed into a kerb and side turned.
In the accident, five passengers, including the 42-year-old female passenger, were trapped inside the compartment, and were rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious injuries to her head, the 42-year-old female passenger was certified dead at scene.
Seventeen passengers aged between 17 and 65, including the four passengers once trapped inside the compartment, as well as the 61-year-old male driver were injured and were sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, United Christian Hospital, Tseung Kwan O Hospital and Kwong Wah Hospital respectively.
The 61-year old male driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is still being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7500.
Ends/Sunday, January 15, 2017
Issued at HKT 2:58
Issued at HKT 2:58
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