Fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi today (May 14) in which a man died.
At 5.13pm, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 52-year-old man was travelling along North West Tsing Yi Interchange towards Kowloon. It was reported to have failed to stop in time and rammed into a stationary private car that had broken down, as well as a light goods vehicle (LGV) and its 64-year-old male driver. It was reported that the male LGV driver was providing assistance to the private car on the carriageway.
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Sustaining serious leg injuries, the male LGV driver was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.03pm.
A 52-year-old male private car driver; a foreign male passenger and three foreign female passengers of the private car, aged between 36 and 46, sustained injuries to their heads, necks and limbs, were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in conscious state.
The male MGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is under way.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1348.
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Launch ceremony for Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for puppy-naming competition
Hong Kong Customs and the Vocational Training Council (VTC) today (May 16) held a launch ceremony for the Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for a puppy-naming competition at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung). With the theme "Caring for animals, zero tolerance for pet smuggling", the event aimed to promote animal welfare and anti-pet smuggling through public engagement and educational initiatives.
Apart fromcombating various smuggling activities at the forefront, including animal smuggling, Hong Kong Customs also attaches great importance to professional training and public education. The department therefore has partnered with the VTC to launch a one-year co-operation plan in areas of professional exchange and community promotion, with the core philosophy of "entering the campus, reaching the community". The collaboration covers areas including basic canine handling training, pet medical care, and grooming training with the Health and Life Sciences Discipline of the VTC. Customs detector dogs will also work alongside VTC VCare Ambassadors to visit the community to promote anti-smuggling and animal protection messages.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, said that while Customs is committed to combating animal smuggling with determination, the department also places strong emphasis on public education. He hoped that the event would help raise public awareness of animal protection and preventing pet smuggling. He also appeals to the public to report any suspected pet smuggling activities to Hong Kong Customs. The Chairman of the VTC, Mr Jeffrey Lam, welcomed the co-operation plan, noting that it embodies the VTC's dedication to connecting vocational and professional education and training with the community. He looked forward to further collaboration between both parties in the future to benefit students and the community.
Another highlight of the event was the prize presentation ceremony for the puppy-naming competition. Following the birth of the Customs detector dog puppies, "EXCELSIOR", in November last year, Hong Kong Customs organised the naming competition to promote the messages of animal protection and welfare. The naming was based on the letters of "EXCELSIOR", representing the hope that these nine new puppies will pursue excellence in training and law enforcement. The competition received an enthusiastic response with a total of 130 entries from the public.
Launch ceremony for Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for puppy-naming competition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Launch ceremony for Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for puppy-naming competition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Launch ceremony for Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for puppy-naming competition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Launch ceremony for Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for puppy-naming competition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Launch ceremony for Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for puppy-naming competition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Launch ceremony for Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for puppy-naming competition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Launch ceremony for Hong Kong Customs and VTC co-operation plan and prize presentation for puppy-naming competition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
