Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Wong Tai Sin this morning (August 28) in which a woman died.
At 10.55am, a minibus driven by a 66-year-old man was travelling along Lung Poon Street towards a transport interchange. When the minibus was approaching a pedestrian crossing, it reportedly knocked down the 47-year-old woman who was crossing the road.
The woman was trapped under the minibus and subsequently rescued. Sustaining multiple injuries, she was rushed to United Christian Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 12.55pm.
The minibus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is under way.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0264.
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