Police are looking for witnesses to two New Territories traffic accidents in which two women were killed.

A 61-year-old woman was hit by a car while crossing Tai Po Tai Wo Road near the junction with Ting Kok Road about 3.15pm today. She was sent to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital where she was certified dead at 3.52pm.

Witnesses should call investigators on 2677 6299 or 2455 4210.

Meanwhile, a 48-year-old woman was hit by a truck on Kwai Yan Road near the Kwai Fong MTR station about 4.20pm. She sustained serious head injuries and was certified dead at the scene.

Witnesses should call investigators on 3661 1300 or 3661 1346.