Fatal traffic accident in Tai Po
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tai Po today (October 6) in which a foreign woman died.
At about 3.53pm, a private car driven by a 60-year-old man was travelling along Po Heung Lane eastbound. When approaching a roundabout, it reportedly rammed into a light goods vehicle (LGV) parking nearby. The LGV then knocked down a 37-year-old foreign woman and an 88-year-old female pedestrian.
The foreign woman was trapped between the LGV and a lamppost and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, she was certified at scene.
The 88-year-old female pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her head and was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state. A 64-year-old male driver in the LGV and a 71-year-old female private car passenger were sent to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in conscious state.
The private car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team 2 of Traffic, New Territories North is under way.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.
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Scam alert related to banks
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.
Bank |
Type of scam |
The Bank of East Asia, Limited |
Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and phishing email |
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Chong Hing Bank Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited |
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens |
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
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