ýÿýÿýÿýÿýÿ Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Central last night (December 18), in which a woman died.
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ýÿýÿýÿýÿ At 8.55pm, a taxi driven by a 62-year-old man was travelling along Caine Road westbound. When approaching near Elgin Street, it reportedly knocked down a 68-year-old female pedestrian.
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ýÿýÿýÿýÿ Sustaining multiple injuries, the woman was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.05pm.
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ýÿýÿýÿýÿ The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
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ýÿýÿýÿýÿ Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is under way.
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ýÿýÿýÿýÿ Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6848.

Ends/Friday, December 19, 2025
Issued at HKT 7:22

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