Hong Kong police probe death of motorist who crashed into Yau Ma Tei fire station
- Police say 67-year-old man was driving west along Waterloo Road on Saturday night when he reportedly lost control of his car and struck fire station
- Force has urged witnesses or those with information to contact investigators at 3661 9062
Hong Kong police are investigating the death of a motorist in Yau Ma Tei after his car slammed into a fire station.
Police on Sunday said the victim, a 67-year-old man, was driving west along Waterloo Road at 11.30pm the night before, when he reportedly lost control of his car and struck the building.
The man was unconscious as he was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital with serious leg injuries, but was certified dead an hour after the accident.
The force’s special investigation team of traffic for Kowloon West is following up on the case.
Police have called for witnesses or anyone with information to contact investigators at 3661 9062.
Provisional police data shows Hong Kong recorded 5,277 traffic accidents that resulted in injuries during the first four months of this year, the incidents also accounted for 33 fatalities.
