Statement by ExCo Non-official Members on traffic accident on Cheung Tsing Highway in Tsing Yi

The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:
     
     The Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) are deeply saddened by the traffic accident on the Cheung Tsing Highway in Tsing Yi that happened this morning (November 30), in which a number of citizens died and many more were injured. The ExCo Non-official Members express their deepest condolences to the bereaved families of those who passed away and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured citizens.

     The ExCo Non-official Members are confident that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government would render all possible assistance to their families. They also wish to express their full support for any follow-up action that may need to be taken by the relevant government departments.