Fatal traffic accident in North Point
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in North Point today (September 5) in which a man died.
The fatal traffic accident happened in North Point, Photo source: FB image
Police received a report at 10.37 am that a private car driven by a 54-year-old man was travelling along Island Eastern Corridor westbound. When approaching the North Point Ferry Concourse Promenade, it suspectedly lost control and collided with a private car driven by a 44-year-old man and another private car.
The fatal traffic accident happened in North Point, Photo source: FB image
Sustaining no superficial injury, the 54-year-old private car driver was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 12.08 pm on the same day.
The fatal traffic accident happened in North Point, Photo source: FB image
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6838 or 3660 6849.
Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 5) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals at the 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 a 56-year-old local woman at the Checkpoint. Upon examination, three suspected illegally imported live cats were seized from her shoulder bag, and she 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 yesterday (September 5) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals at the 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. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live cats seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
