Red flag hoisted at Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach

Attention TV/radio announcers:

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 28) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach in Islands District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Red flags hoisted at some beaches

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 28) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Turtle Cove Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.




Red flag hoisted at Clear Water Bay First Beach

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 28) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay First Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Red flag hoisted at Silverstrand Beach

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 28) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Fatal traffic accident in Castle Peak

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Castle Peak this evening (April 27) in which a 27-year-old man died.

     At about 6.17pm, a motorcycle driven by the 27-year-old man was travelling along Tuen Mun Road towards Tuen Mun. When approaching Tsing Yung Street, it reportedly lost control and the motorcyclist fell onto the ground.

     Sustaining multiple injuries, the motorcyclist was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.48pm.

     Investigation will be conducted by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3800.