Fatal traffic accident in Tai Po
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tai Po today (August 5) in which a man died.
           
     At about 2.13pm, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 55-year-old man was travelling along Tolo Highway towards Sha Tin. When the LGV was approaching 2 Biotechnology Avenue, it reportedly rammed into a stationary medium goods vehicle.
           
     Sustaining head and legs injuries, the man was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 3.03pm.
           
     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, August 5, 2024
Issued at HKT 19:09

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