Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po this evening (December 10) in which an 18-year-old woman died.

     At about 7.30pm, an 18-year-old woman was riding a bicycle downhill along an unnamed driveway at Plover Cove Reservoir. The woman fell onto the ground after the bicycle reportedly lost control and rammed into the railings.

     The woman was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.47pm.

     Investigation will be taken over by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3800.

Ends/Saturday, December 10, 2016
Issued at HKT 23:41

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