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2013-07-01
Police are investigating a traffic accident in Lantau North this afternoon in which a 47-year-old bus driver was killed and more than 30 people were injured.
At about 1pm, a 35-year-old man was driving a van along North Lantau Highway towards Tung Chung when he reportedly cut into the next lane near Siu Ho Wan and hit a lorry driven by a 53-year-old man.
The bus that was behind the lorry then rammed into it.
The bus driver was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with serious leg injuries, and later died.
The other two drivers, a van passenger and 34 bus passengers were also injured and sent to Princess Margaret Hospital, Yan Chai Hospital, Caritas Medical Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The injured include 11 males and 24 females aged from one to 72.
Witnesses should call 3661 1710.
2013-07-01
A 71-year-old woman died in a No.1 alarm fire in On Ting Estate in Tuen Mun this morning.
No suspicious circumstances were detected concerning the fire's cause.
The fire broke out at 2.33am at a unit in Ting Tak House. Firefighters used one jet and mobilised one breathing apparatus team to fight the blaze.
The fire was put out at 3am. A woman was found and certified dead at the scene.