Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tseung Kwan O this morning (February 10) in which a 39-year-old man, named by police as Wong X Lun, died.

At about 7am, a motorcycle driven by Wong was travelling along Po Lam Road (general area pictured) towards Sau Mau Ping. When approaching Ma Yau Tong Village, the motorcycle reportedly rammed into the rear part of a medium goods vehicle which had stopped on the first left lane.

Sustaining multiple injuries, the motorcyclist was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 1.20pm.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is underway. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7500 or 2305 7570.