Fatal traffic accident in Ngau Tau Kok
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At about 2.42pm, a private car driven by a 47-year-old woman was travelling along Kwun Tong Road eastbound. When reaching outside Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate, it reportedly lost control and mounted the pavement.
The 85-year-old male passenger was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in conscious state and was certified dead at 4.20pm. The private car driver and a 25-year-old female passenger were sent to United Christian Hospital in conscious state.
On the other hand, two male and two female pedestrians, aged from 25 to 48, were injured and sent to United Christian Hospital in conscious state.
The private car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is 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 at 2305 7500 or 2305 7570.
Ends/Sunday, May 26, 2019
Issued at HKT 22:00
Issued at HKT 22:00
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