Fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi
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At about 11.01am, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 50-year-old man was travelling along Tsing Ma Bridge towards Kowloon. When approaching North West Tsing Yi Interchange, it reportedly rammed into the kerbs and barriers. It then lost control and side turned to the right.
The man and a 50-year-old male MGV passenger were trapped inside the vehicle and rescued by fireman. The driver was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 12 noon. Sustained injuries on his head, face and chest, the male passenger was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for medical treatment in conscious state.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1300 or 3661 1348.
Ends/Sunday, April 29, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:34
Issued at HKT 18:34
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