Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Western District today (August 18) in which an 83-year-old woman died.

     At about 4.10pm, a coach driven by a 44-year-old man was travelling along Victoria Road towards Central. When approaching Sai Ning Street, it reportedly knocked down the 83-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the woman was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 4.44pm.

     The coach driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He is being detained for further enquiries.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6838 or 3660 6800.

     The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday (August 17). He visited the Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium to watch a men's football match between Hong Kong and Palestine at the Asian Games.

     Mr Lau visited the athletes' village of the Asian Games this morning (August 18) to view measures which support Hong Kong athletes to compete. He showed support to Hong Kong athletes and encouraged them to spare no effort in the competitions. Mr Lau will attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games tonight.

     The 18th Asian Games is being held from August 18 to September 2 in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia. A record-breaking number of 586 athletes of the Hong Kong delegation are taking part in the Games.

     Mr Lau will watch competitions in which Hong Kong athletes participate tomorrow (August 19).

            

     Police had located a girl who went missing in Tin Sum.

     Leung Lok-yi, aged 14, went missing after she left her residence in Sun Chui Estate on June 11 morning. Her family made a report to Police on June 12.

     Police located the girl on Shantung Street in Mong Kok on August 16 afternoon.
     
 

     A woman who went missing in Yau Ma Tei has been located.

     Wong Wai-ching, aged 58, went missing after she was last seen on Jordan Road, Yau Ma Tei on August 16 afternoon. Her friend made a report to Police on the same day.

     The woman was located at Yau Ma Tei MTR Station last night (August 17).

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 18) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Lower Cheung Sha Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.