Fatal traffic accident in Central
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Central last night (January 13) in which a 45-year-old man died.

     At about 11.35pm yesterday, a taxi driven by a 60-year-old man was travelling along Connaught Road Central towards Western district. When reaching the junction of Connaught Road Central and Jackson Road, it reportedly knocked down the 45-year-old man who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining serious head injury, the 45-year-old man was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 0.30am today (January 14).

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6814 or 3660 6848.

Ends/Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 7:28

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