Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Ngau Tau Kok last night (June 30) in which a 65-year-old woman died.
At about 11pm, a public bus driven by a 26-year-old man was travelling along Wai Yip Street towards Mong Kok. When approaching near Kai Fuk Road flyover, it reportedly knocked down the 65-year-old woman.
The woman was trapped under the public bus and rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious leg injuries, she was rushed to United Christian Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.54pm.
The public bus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
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 0264 or 3661 0277.
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