Fatal traffic accident in Castle Peak
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At about 9.58am, a bus driven by a 39-year-old man was travelling along Tuen Mun Road towards Tuen Mun. When approaching near Gold Coast, it reportedly collided with a private light bus (PLB) parked at road side.
Sustaining head injuries, the 64-year-old male PLB driver was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital in conscious state and was certified dead at 12.08pm.
The bus driver sustaining neck injuries, a 48-year-old female passenger and a 58-year-old female passenger on the PLB sustaining hand and leg injuries were sent to Tuen Mun Hospital in conscious state.
The bus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He is being detained for further enquiries.
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.
Police strongly condemn the irresponsible driving behaviour of the driver. It not only jeopardises the safety of other road users and threatens ones’ personal safety, but is also the actual cause of serious traffic accidents. Police do not tolerate such acts and will take resolute enforcement action.
Ends/Friday, June 17, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:27
Issued at HKT 19:27
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