Police appeal for witnesses to fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui
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     Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui last night (December 21), in which a 29-year-old woman died.

     At about 9.08pm yesterday, Police received a report that someone was found collapsed on Fanling Highway. Police sped to scene and located a woman on the Kowloon-bound carriageway of Fanling Highway near Fanling Centre. She was injured and conveyed to North District Hospital in an unconscious state, after which she was certified dead at 9.42pm.

     Upon initial investigation, Police believed that the woman was hit by vehicles travelling along Fanling Highway. Police urged anyone who had seen the accident or has any information to offer to contact investigating officers on 3661 3858 or 3661 3800.

     The Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North will continue to investigate the accident.

Police Report No. 18
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Saturday, December 22, 2012
Issued at HKT 02:10

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