Pedestrian killed, 6 others injured in crash in Hong Kong
CLP Power vehicle reportedly hit woman, 55, then collided with another car in To Kwa Wan
A woman has died after being hit by a car belonging to CLP Power, which subsequently collided with other vehicles in Hong Kong on Tuesday afternoon.
Police received multiple reports at around 3.35pm of a serious collision near the entrance to the Ma Tau Wai Estate car park on Shing Tak Street, To Kwa Wan.
The car was travelling westbound along Shing Tak Street and made a right turn into the car park. Upon reaching the entrance, it suddenly accelerated and crashed into the car park barrier. Then it veered into the opposite lane, hitting two women, a parked car and a light goods van.
One of the women, 55, was found unconscious and rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Six others were injured in the collision, including another woman, 62, and four passengers. All sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.