Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Sha Tin this morning (March 4), in which a 68-year-old man died.

     At 10.37am, a taxi driven by a 53-year-old man was travelling along Tate's Cairn Highway towards Kowloon. When approaching Shek Mun Interchange, it reportedly rammed into a private car driven by a 68-year old man. Both drivers alighted from the cars for checking, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 58-year-old man suspectedly failed to stop in time and knocked down both drivers.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the private car driver was rushed to Prince Wales Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.38am. The taxi driver also sustained head injuries and was sent to Prince Wales Hospital in conscious state.

     The MGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and is being detained for enquiries.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346.

Ends/Monday, March 4, 2024
Issued at HKT 18:47

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