A 21-year-old man has been killed in a traffic accident in Sha Tau Kok.

About 3.30am today, a car travelling on Sha Tau Kok Road rammed into a lamp-post and a tree at Wo Hang near Luk Keng.

The driver was seriously injured and had to be rescued by firemen, but he was certified dead at North District Hospital 4.25am.

Witnesses should call Police on 2455 4210.