A 46-year-old woman has died after being knocked down by a taxi while crossing Heung Sze Wui Road, Tuen Mun.

The taxi, driven by a 60-year-old man, was approaching Tuen Mun Town Centre when it struck the woman near Siu Lun Street about 8.45am today.

She was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital with head inhuries and died about 9.15am.

Witnesses should call Police on 3661 3800.