Elderly woman killed after being hit by truck while crossing road in Hong Kong
- The 75-year-old woman sustained serious injuries and was rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, where she was certified dead at 4.40pm
- It was the second fatal accident in 24 hours, after 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Monday
An elderly woman was killed after being knocked down by a cement mixer truck while crossing a road in Hong Kong on Tuesday afternoon.
The accident – the city’s second road fatality in 24 hours – occurred on Shung Shun Street near the junction with Lei Yue Mun Path in Yau Tong shortly after 4pm.
Police said the 75-year-old woman, who was left unconscious, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, where she was certified dead at 4.40pm.
The truck driver, 42, was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and was being detained for further inquiries.
Officers from the Kowloon East traffic unit were handling the case.
On Monday, a 27-year-old man was killed in a collision between his motorcycle, another motorbike and a car on Route Twisk in Pat Heung at about 5pm.
