A 44-year-old driver was killed and four people were injured in a traffic accident in Tseung Kwan O this morning.

Just after 6.30am, a light goods vehicle travelling downhill along Po Lam Road North reportedly lost control near Hong Sing Garden and collided head-on with a bus travelling in the opposite lane.

The lights good vehicle driver and his 49-year-old male passenger sustained serious injuries and were sent to Tseung Kwan O Hospital. The driver was certified dead at 8.03am.

The 39-year-old bus driver and his two female passengers, aged 45 and 58, were also injured. The driver was sent to Tsueng Kwan O Hospital and the women were sent to United Christian Hospital.

The Special Investigation Team for Traffic from Kowloon East is investigating. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has information to offer is urged to contact investigating officers on 2305 7500.