Police are investigating a Central traffic accident in which a taxi driver was killed early today.

The 58-year-old's vehicle hit the central railing on Connaught Road Central near Murray Road before colliding with three taxis in the opposite carriageway. The male expat passenger in his taxi then drove it in the opposite direction and hit another taxi.

The 22-year-old passenger and three taxi drivers, aged 22 to 58, were injured. The 58-year-old driver died at Queen Mary Hospital at 8.30am.

The passenger was arrested for taking conveyance without authority and drink driving.

Witnesses should contact Police on 2860 1962.