Hong Kong and the Czech Republic today signed agreements on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, surrender of people wanted for criminal proceedings, and transfer of sentenced people.

Secretary for Security TK Lai and Czech Consul General Jaroslav Kantůrek signed on behalf of their governments.

"The signing of the three agreements today demonstrates the full commitment of both Hong Kong and the Czech Republic to international legal co-operation and a global approach to tackling cross-boundary crimes," Mr Lai said, adding the signing underlines Hong Kong's strengths under the 'One country, two systems' principle.

The agreements with the Czech Republic are the 29th, 19th and 13th agreements of their kind between Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.

Police have arrested a driver after he lost control of his car and his 44-year-old passenger was killed in Lantau North today.

The accident occurred on Magic Road as he was driving towards Sunny Bay at about noon. After he lost control of the car, it rammed into the left side kerb before hitting a tree on the central divider.

Firefighters had to rescue the passenger who was trapped inside the car after the accident. Both the driver and passenger were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital, where the passenger later died.

The driver, aged 40, was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

Witness should call Police on 3661 1346 or 3661 1300.