Fatal traffic accident in Sham Shui Po
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Sham Shui Po tonight (January 12), in which a man died.
At about 8.01pm, a 48-year-old man reportedly collapsed while driving a private car along Pei Ho Street towards Yu Chau Street. The private car suspectedly went out of control and crashed into an iron railing near the junction of Pei Ho Street and Yu Chau Street.
The man was trapped inside the vehicle and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining no superficial injury, the man was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.52pm.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9023 or 3661 9000.
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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds
Hong Kong Customs today (February 7) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of live bird at the Lo Wu Control Point. 112 live birds with an estimated market value of about $15,000 were seized.
Customs officers today intercepted an incoming 26-year-old female passenger at the arrival hall of the said control point. Upon examination, 112 live birds contained in bird cages were seized from the trolley she carried, and she was subsequently arrested.
The case was handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Under the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Regulations, it is an offence to import any bird unless it is accompanied by a valid health certificate. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $25,000.
Members of the public may report any suspected activities of illegal import of live birds to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
