Police today (January 13) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po last night (January 12) in which a 52-year-old woman died.

     At about 8.50pm yesterday, when a bicycle ridden by a 15-year-old boy was travelling along the pavement outside Sun Wo House, Tai Wo Estate towards Tai Wo Market, it reportedly knocked down the 52-year-old female pedestrian.

     The woman was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at noon today.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.


     

Ends/Monday, January 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 22:53

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