Fatal traffic accident in Tai Po
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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po happened yesterday (September 21) in which a 51-year-old man died.
At about 8.55pm, a taxi driven by the 51-year-old man was travelling along Po Nga Road towards Tai Po Road - Tai Wo. When approaching the junction of Po Nga Road and Tai Po Tai Wo Road, it reportedly collided with a private vehicle which stopped in front of a traffic light. .
The taxi driver was found collapsed inside the compartment. Sustaining no apparent injuries, he was rushed to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.36pm.
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 at 3661 3800.
Ends/Thursday, September 22, 2022
Issued at HKT 3:39
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