Commissioner for Transport expressed condolences to the deceased and the injuries in the Tseung Kwan O fatal traffic accident

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     The Commissioner for Transport, Mr Joseph Y T Lai, expressed his concern regarding a fatal traffic accident in Tong Mong Street, Tseung Kwan O early this morning (November 9) and extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the injured involved.

     Mr Lai said the Government and related departments were very concerned about this serious accident.  The Transport Department will urge the bus company to submit an accident report as soon as possible.  The Police will also carry out a thorough and in-depth investigation on the cause of the accident.

Ends/Monday, November 9, 2009
Issued at HKT 04:35

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