Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Lantau North today (August 20) in which a 50-year-old man died.
At about 7.35am, a private car driven by the 50-year-old man was travelling along Magic Road southbound, and it reportedly rammed into a tree.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the driver was trapped inside the compartment and was rescued by fireman. He was rushed to North Lantau Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.56 am.
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 1300 or 3661 1346.
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