Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po this morning (January 12) in which a 72-year-old man died.
        
     At about 9.25am, a taxi driven by a 68-year-old man was travelling along Tai Po Tai Wo Road northbound, while a bicycle ridden by the 72-year-old man was travelling along Po Nga Road westbound. When reaching the junction of Tai Po Tai Wo Road and Po Nga Road, the taxi and the bicycle reportedly collided.

     Sustaining serious neck injury, the 72-year-old cyclist was rushed to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.18am.

     The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.

     Investigation will be conducted by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North.
                
     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800 or 3661 3859.

Ends/Sunday, January 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:29

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