Fatal traffic accident in Lantau North
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At 3.06am, a taxi driven by the 30-year-old man was travelling along Penny’s Bay Highway towards Magic Road. When approaching near the entrance of Magic Road roundabout, it reportedly lost control, rammed into a traffic sign, then rammed into a flower bed and overturned.
Sustaining multiple injuries, the taxi driver was sent to North Lantau Hospital in unconscious state and later certified dead at 4.19am.
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 36611346.
Ends/Monday, December 11, 2023
Issued at HKT 7:48
Issued at HKT 7:48
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