Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po tonight (May 26) in which a woman died.

     At around 7pm, the 30-year-old woman was riding a bicycle along Tai Mei Tuk Road towards Tai Mei Tuk town centre. When travelling downslope near 66 Tai Mei Tuk Road, she reportedly lost control of her bicycle and rammed into a drop barrier.

     Sustaining chest injuries, the woman was rushed to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.12pm.
 
     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team one 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/Sunday, May 26, 2024
Issued at HKT 23:40

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