TD deeply saddened by passing of operator employee
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The Transport Department (TD) today (May 14) is really worried about the major traffic mishap on Cheung Tsing Highway, and is deeply saddened by the death of an operator team member in the mishap. The TD revealed its inmost acknowledgements to the household of the departed and has actually asked for the operator to supply all needed support and assistance to the household.
A representative for the TD stated that, at the time of the occurrence, a personal vehicle had actually stopped on the sluggish lane of Cheung Tsing Highway towards Kowloon and the employee went to the scene to follow up and supply help. Preliminary examinations exposed that the lane control signal near the scene had actually currently shown a red cross, suggesting that the sluggish lane of that roadway area was closed. In addition, the employee was using a reflective vest and was following the operator’s standards. A patrol car parked behind the personal automobile likewise had its roofing system alerting lights triggered.
The spokesperson worried that the TD connects excellent value to work security and has actually long strictly needed operators to adhere to work security standards. The TD will follow up with the operator to reinforce precaution as quickly as possible. Cops examinations into the reason for the occurrence are underway. The TD has actually asked for the operator to send a comprehensive report and render complete help to the examinations. The TD will follow up properly based upon the findings of the report.