Fatal traffic accident in Yau Ma Tei
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At about 12.24pm, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by the 53-year-old man was travelling along Chatham Road South towards Sha Tin. When approaching near Princess Margaret Road, it reportedly lost control, dashed to the opposite lane, and collided with a coach driven by a 53-year-old man. The LGV was then crashed back to the lane towards Sha Tin, and further collided with a taxi driven by a 63-year-old man.
The LGV driver was trapped inside the car and was rescued by fireman. He was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 12.48pm. The 63-year-old taxi driver was injured and sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in conscious state.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9000 or 3661 9062.
Ends/Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Issued at HKT 19:38
Issued at HKT 19:38
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