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Fatal Collision: Truck Driver Arrested After Taxi Crash

3/5/2026

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Hong Kong police arrested a truck driver surnamed He after his vehicle collided head-on with a taxi, killing taxi driver Lam, 56, and an 84-year-old passenger surnamed Man.
The crash occurred on Fan Kam Road near the Fanling golf course at 11:25 a.m.
Both victims were trapped and later rescued but died at North District Hospital.
The driver is detained on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death as authorities investigate.

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Hong Kong police arrested a truck driver surnamed He after his vehicle collided head-on with a taxi, killing taxi driver Lam, 56, and an 84-year-old passenger surnamed Man.
The crash occurred on Fan Kam Road near the Fanling golf course at 11:25 a.m.
Both victims were trapped and later rescued but died at North District Hospital.
The driver is detained on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death as authorities investigate.