Police Conduct Major Rescue Exercise 'BRIGHTTORCH' on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to Enhance Emergency Response

Police conduct inter-departmental major incident exercise on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road, to enhance the response and co-ordination capabilities of the personnel in executing large-scale inter-departmental rescue operations.

Over 100 representatives from 13 government departments and relevant organisations participated in the exercise, including the Hong Kong Police Force, the Fire Services Department, the Hospital Authority, the Government Flying Service, the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED), the Immigration Department (ImmD), the Department of Health, the Civil Aviation Department, the Transport Department, the Highways Department, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus (Hong Kong) Company Limited, the operator of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Port, and the Hong Kong Association for Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine.

The exercise simulated a serious traffic accident involving several vehicles (including a bus, a minibus and a private car), resulting in a vehicle fire, multiple casualties and an individual accidentally falling into the sea. Personnel from various departments were swiftly deployed to the scene to conduct rescue operations, establish a command post and a casualty triage station, and provide emergency treatment. Officers from the ImmD and the C&ED were also deployed to conduct immigration clearance and customs procedures for the injured persons’ return to Hong Kong. During the exercise, the Police deployed a drone to provide real-time aerial intelligence to the command post, thereby enhancing rescue efficiency.

As a major infrastructure and a key cross-boundary transport corridor, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge plays a vital role in regional connectivity. The Police will continue to maintain close liaison with relevant stakeholders, conduct regular inter-departmental exercises at various infrastructures and major road networks, and review contingency plans to further strengthen co-ordination and collaboration among government departments and related organisations.

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road. Photo shows officers establishing a command post and a casualty triage station at the scene. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road. Photo shows the Government Flying Service rescuing a person who fell into the sea. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road. Photos shows officers of the Immigration Department and the Hong Kong Police Force providing assistance to the injured persons. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road. Photo shows ambulancemen treating injured persons and police officers gathering information at the triage. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road. Photo shows officers rendering emergency care to the injured. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road. Photo shows officers of the Fire Services Department fighting a fire. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road. The exercise simulated a serious traffic accident involving several vehicles. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road. The exercise simulated a serious traffic accident involving several vehicles. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (July 15). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;

- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;

- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;

- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;

- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and

- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;

- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;

- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and

- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;

- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;

- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;

- Canal Road East; and

- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

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