Fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi yesterday (April 10) in which a woman died.
A fatal traffic accident happened in Tsing Yi. Photo source: FB image
Police received a report at about 10.09pm yesterday that a lorry driven by a 35-year-old man reportedly rammed into a stationary private car while travelling along Lantau Link towards Tung Chung.
A 54-year-old male private car driver sustained multiple injuries to his head and limbs, while a 57-year-old female private car passenger was suffering from chest pain and a 15-year-old male private car passenger sustained no superficial injury. They were sent to the Princess Margaret Hospital in conscious state. Another 82-year-old female private car passenger sustained head and hand injuries and was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state, she was certified dead at 11.13pm on the same day.
Yan Chai Hospital, Photo source: reference image
The lorry driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is under way.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346.
