Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long today (April 1) in which a 71-year-old man died.
At 5.44am, a taxi driven by a 65-year-old man was travelling along Tai Tong Road towards Tai Tong. Upon approaching near Sham Chung Tsuen, it reportedly knocked down the 71-year-old man.
Sustaining leg injuries, the man was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.51am.
The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
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 on 3661 3800.
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