Lam Tin crash claims life of driver trapped for 1.5 hours

A driver died on Wednesday morning following a crash on Cha Kwo Ling Road near the Lam Tin Interchange.

The tragedy happened at around 6 am when the vehicle lost control and rammed into a curb, causing extensive damage to the front.

Five men on board sustained injuries, with the 21-year-old driver falling unconscious after the collision and was trapped between the steering wheel and cabin.

Firefighters were called to the scene to use hydraulic rescue tools to remove the car door and the roof in order to free the unconscious driver.

The driver was rescued after 1.5 hours and was rushed to hospital. He was pronounced dead after failed resuscitation attempts.

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