Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident which took place during the early hours of today in which a man died.
The incident occurred at around 6:20am when the motorcyclist, a 36-year-old Indian man surnamed Ahmad, was travelling eastbound along Castle Peak Road in Yuen Long. As Ahmad approached Long Yat Road, he reportedly collided with a red minibus which was travelling westbound along Castle Peak Road.
The 36-year-old was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital with serious head injuries and was declared dead at 7:10am. He is survived by his pregnant wife and two-year-old daughter, HK01 reports. Ahmad is reported to have been a construction worker on the Express Rail Link project, and was travelling to work at the time of the accident.
The minibus’ 53-year-old driver, a Hong Kong man surnamed Kwok, was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
An investigation by police officers from New Territories North is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any relevant information to offer is urged to contact the investigating police officers by calling 3661 3800.
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