Fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung this morning (January 23) in which a 23-year-old man died.

     At about 7.07am, a private car driven by the 23-year-old man was travelling along Route Twisk towards Pat Heung, when approaching near Tai Mo Shan Country Park, it reportedly lost control and rammed into a lamp post.

     The driver was trapped inside the compartment and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious head injuries, he was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.15am.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team 1 of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.