Fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung yesterday (July 19) in which a 46-year-old man died.

     At about 6.25pm, a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driven by a 57-year-old man towing a medium goods vehicle (MGV) and a public light bus (PLB) driven by the 46-year-old man were travelling in sequence along Lam Kam Road towards Tai Po. When reaching near a roundabout, the MGV and PLB reportedly collided.

     Sustaining injuries to his head and chest, the 46-year-old PLB driver was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.38pm. Five male PLB passengers and two female PLB passengers, aged between 27 and 66, sustained injuries and were sent to Pok Oi Hospital for medical treatment in conscious state.

     Investigation will be conducted by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3857.