Police are investigating two traffic accidents, one in which a 53-year-old man was killed in Yau Ma Tei, and one in which a 14-year-old girl was seriously injured in Quarry Bay.

At about 10.45pm, a female passenger inside a private car called Police to say she saw a man lying unconscious on Tung Ching Street near its junction with Ching Ping Street in Yau Ma Tai.

The man was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital where he was certified dead at about 11 pm. Some tyre marks were found on the lower part of his body, raising fears he may have been run over.

Kowloon  West's Special Investigation Team of Traffic is following up the case. Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or is urged to contact the investigating officer at 2773 5220.

Taxi reportedly knocked down girl

Earlier yesterday, at about 5.50pm, a taxi travelling westbound along Kornhill Road reportedly knocked down a 14-year-old girl who was crossing the road near Kornhill Plaza.

The girl was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital where she was admitted in critical condition.