Fatal traffic accident in Tin Sum
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tin Sum today (August 12), in which a man died.
Hong Kong Police Force, Photo source: reference image
Police received a report at about 3.20pm that a 71-year-old man reportedly collapsed while driving a coach inside Shing Mun Tunnels towards Tsuen Wan bound tunnel tube. The coach suspectedly lost control and rammed into a kerb inside the tunnel.
Sustaining no superficial injury, the coach driver was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 5.13pm.
Yan Chai Hospital, Photo source: reference image
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 3661 1344.
Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September5) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals atthe Chung Ying Street Checkpoint in Sha Tau Kok. Three suspected illegally imported live cats with an estimated market value of about $24,000 were seized.
Customs officers yesterday intercepted a56-year-oldlocalwoman atthe Checkpoint. Upon examination, three suspected illegally imported live cats were seized from her shoulder bag, andshe was subsequently arrested. The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.
Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.
Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
