Fatal traffic accident in Tai Po

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po yesterday (October 28) in which a 55-year-old foreign woman died.

     At about 11pm last night, a private car driven by a 38-year-old man was travelling along Ting Kok Road towards Tai Mei Tuk. When approaching Shuen Wan Lei Uk, it reportedly knocked down the 55-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining multiple injuries, the woman was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.56am today (October 29).

     Investigation by the Special 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 at 3661 3818 or 3661 3819.