Fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui last night (September 18) in which a 43-year-old man died.

At about 11.05pm, a motorcycle driven by the 43-year-old man was travelling along Fanling Highway towards Tai Po. When approaching near Nam Wa Po, it reportedly rammed into a water barrier on the roadside.

Sustaining multiple injuries, the driver was rushed to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.59pm.

Investigation by the Accident Investigation Team 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.