Police said a 35-year-old foreign national died on Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a taxi on a pavement in Tsuen Wan.

Police received a report at around 2pm that a taxi driver had allegedly lost control of his vehicle, which veered onto the pavement and hit a pedestrian by Nina Tower.

Officers said the 80-year-old taxi driver had reportedly felt dizzy.

Police said a man was found unconscious with a leg injury. He was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The cabbie reported chest and head pain and was sent to Yan Chai Hospital for treatment.

He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.

Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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Last updated: 2025-08-05 HKT 21:48