Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Kwun Tong this morning (August 16) in which a 21-year-old man died.
At about 6.20am, a private car driven by the 21-year-old man was travelling along Cha Kwo Ling Road towards Yau Tong. When approaching Lam Tin Interchange, the private car reportedly lost control and rammed into a kerb.
The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and rescued by firemen. Sustaining multiple injuries, he was sent to Tseung Kwan O Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.06am. A 22-year-old male passenger and a 26-year-old male passenger in the private car sustained head and chest injuries respectively. They were sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state. A 22-year-old male passenger sustained hand injuries and was sent to United Christian Hospital in unconscious state. Another 20-year-old male passenger sustained slight injuries and was sent to Tseung Kwan O Hospital in conscious state.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0277.
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