Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsuen Wan this afternoon (January 30) in which a 61-year-old man died.
At about 4.44pm, a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driven by a 54-year-old man, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 58-year-old man, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 63-year-old man and an MGV driven by a 61-year-old man were travelling along Tsing Long Highway towards Kowloon. When approaching the exit of Tai Lam Tunnel, an HGV driven by a 41-year-old man reportedly collided with the MGV driven by the 61-year-old man.
The 61-year-old MGV driver was trapped inside the compartment and rescued by firemen. Sustaining chest injuries, he was sent to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 5.55pm.
The 41-year-old HGV driver and a 68-year-old male passenger sustained slight injuries. They were sent to Yan Chai Hospital in conscious state.
The 41-year-old HGV 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 or 3661 1348.
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