Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tin Sum today (June 14) in which an 86-year-old man died.
At about 8.19am, a school bus driven by a 49-year-old man was travelling along Mei Tin Road towards MTR Tai Wai Station. When approaching near Mei Chung Court, it reportedly knocked down the 86-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head and multiple body injuries, the 86-year-old man was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in conscious state and was certified dead at 10.41am.
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1300.
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