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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- South China Morning Post
Critically injured Hong Kong officer ‘did what he needed to do': police chief
An officer critically injured after falling 10 metres from a flyover near Tuen Mun when trying to avoid an oncoming bus 'did what he needed to do', Hong Kong's police chief said on Sunday. Advertisement Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said that the constable, 31, had regained consciousness but remained in the intensive care ward of Tuen Mun Hospital and was still in a critical condition. Chow declined to further discuss the progress or the direction of the investigation. The accident took place on Kong Sham Western Highway shortly before 5.30pm on Friday when a Citybus driver lost control of his northbound bus. The route B3X double-decker bus, travelling from Tuen Mun town centre to Shenzhen Bay port, hit the back of a police vehicle that had stopped on the road to handle a traffic incident. The constable had already left his vehicle to inspect another bus that had broken down when the collision pushed the police van into the fast lane, causing it to hit a taxi. Advertisement After the crash, the double-decker bus continued to slide forward to the left, with the officer falling off the bridge when he tried to avoid the vehicle.
RTHK
a day ago
- RTHK
Police to intensify anti-fraud efforts in Hong Kong
Police to intensify anti-fraud efforts in Hong Kong Police Commissioner Joe Chow stressed that everyone in society needs to help prevent fraud. Photo: RTHK Police commissioner Joe Chow said on Sunday that anti-fraud publicity efforts will intensify to make Hong Kong "the most difficult place for fraudsters to target". Speaking at an event marking the fifth anniversary of the force's mascot, The Little Grape, Chow said public awareness of fraud has gone up in the SAR. "In the first four months of this year, although the number of fraud cases rose by nine percent compared to the same period last year, the amount of losses decreased by 30 percent," he said. "These figures prove that The Little Grape's persistent reminders have indeed raised fraud awareness amongst citizens. The Little Grape will continue to work hard to prevent fraud." The Commissioner of Police stressed that fraud prevention requires everyone's participation, adding that the police mascot will continue to innovate and engage with the public. "We will optimise our anti-fraud promotion strategies to work hand-in-hand with all sectors of society, creating a stronger barrier against fraud," Chow added.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong constable's condition improving after fall from bridge: police chief
The condition of a Hong Kong police officer who fell 10 metres (32.8 feet) off a bridge to escape a crash is improving after he underwent an operation, the force's commissioner has said, adding that the man remains in an intensive care unit. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming on Saturday also expressed his gratitude towards Tuen Mun Hospital staff who operated on the constable for their dedication. '[His] situation is becoming stable; we'll closely monitor the situation,' Chow said. A Hospital Authority spokeswoman said the injured officer was still in critical condition as of 9.30am on Saturday. Asked about hate speech directed at police after the incident, Chow said he had not read the comments online, but hoped that people could look at the matter 'in a humane way'. On Friday, 10 people were injured when a double-decker bus crashed into a police vehicle. The injured included the officer, who fell 10 metres from the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor when the impact happened. His condition was listed as critical in the immediate aftermath of the accident.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong police officer among 10 people injured in double-decker bus crash
Ten people were injured on Friday when a bus crashed into a police vehicle, including an officer who was in a critical condition after falling off a bridge at the moment of impact, the Post has learned. The driver of the Citybus vehicle was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving, according to the force. Four men, including the officer, four women and two children were injured. Most of them suffered minor injuries. The damaged rear of the police vehicle. Photo: Handout A source said the officer drove his police vehicle to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor towards the direction of the Shenzhen Bay crossing to handle a separate report of a broken-down vehicle. He fell off the bridge when the bus crashed into his vehicle. '[The policeman] was severely injured but conscious,' the insider said, adding the officer was in a critical condition. He was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming was on his way to the hospital to visit him, the source added. Citybus said it was cooperating with the investigation.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong policeman severely hurt after falling off bridge to avoid oncoming bus
A Hong Kong policeman has been critically injured after falling off a bridge to evade being struck by a bus while he was handling a traffic incident, the Post has learned. A source said that the officer drove a police vehicle to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor towards the direction of the Shenzhen Bay crossing to handle a separate report of a broken-down vehicle on Friday afternoon. '[The policeman] was severely injured but conscious,' the source said, adding that the officer was in a critical condition. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming was on his way to Tuen Mun Hospital to visit the victim, the source added. More to follow …
