Fatal traffic accident in Kowloon City

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Kowloon City today (October 25) in which a 69-year-old man died.

     At 5.33am, a taxi driven by the 69-year-old man was travelling along Prince Edward Road East westbound. When approaching outside a hotel, it reportedly lost control and hit a water barrier.

     Sustaining no apparent injuries, the taxi driver was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.08am on the same day. A 47-year-old male taxi passenger sustained minor injury and was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in conscious state.

     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 9062 or 3661 9000.