Fatal traffic accident in Tin Sum
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At about 11.16pm, a bus driven by a 58-year-old man was travelling along Tai Po Road - Tai Wai towards Hin Keng. When approaching the junction of Tai Po Road and Tsing Sha Highway, it reportedly lost control and side-turned.
Sustaining serious head injury, a 37-year-old male passenger was certified dead at scene. Besides, the 58-year old male bus driver, a man and nine women, aged between 19 and 70, were slightly injured and were sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital for medical treatment.
The 58-year old male bus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. He is still being detained for further enquiries.
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 1348.
Ends/Friday, November 19, 2021
Issued at HKT 6:33
Issued at HKT 6:33
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