Burst
Written by: Yang Wanting, Chen Yongwu
2020-01-22 02:44
Last updated: 2020-01-22 02:45When the Customs shallow water patrol ship conducted an anti-smuggling patrol operation last night, it was suspected of being hit and overturned. Five customs officers on board were killed and injured three. Acting Chief Executive Zhang Jianzong, Director of the Security Bureau Li Jiachao, and Commissioner of Customs and Excise Deng Yihai went to the hospital to condolences to the families of the dead. Zhang Jianzong pointed out that the three dead men were a 27-year-old male customs officer, a 39-year-old acting male sand show responsible for driving the ship, and a 43-year-old female sand show with three children and a patrol ship commander. Zhang Jianzong was extremely distressed and extended his deepest condolences to his family. He said that this incident reflected certain risks in customs work and performed their duties with loyalty. They were proud of them and would make every effort to assist the five customs officers.
Acting Chief Executive Zhang Jianzong, accompanied by Commissioner of Customs and Excise Deng Yihai, entered Tuen Mun Hospital. (Photo by Chen Yongwu)
Zhang Jianzong said that at 9 o'clock last night, a serious accident occurred. A shallow water patrol ship of the Customs performed an accident in a sand bar and sank after the impact. Five customs officers were injured in the incident, but unfortunately one of them Two female and two customs officers died. He was extremely distressed after learning of the accident, and rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital with the Commissioner of Customs and Excise and the Secretary of Security to understand the incident and condolences to the family of the deceased.
He expressed the deepest condolences to the families of the three deceased colleagues. He, the Commissioner and the Director had an in-depth conversation with the families of the three families to comfort them and understand their actual needs. This incident reflects the risks of customs work, and they are proud to perform their duties faithfully.
He said that the Security Bureau, the Customs and the Civil Service Bureau would be invited to make every effort to assist the families of five colleagues, especially three dead colleagues. Later, he will go to the North Lantau Hospital with the Commissioner and Commissioner to visit the other two injured customs officers, hoping that the two injured will recover soon.
As for the cause of the accident, the police and the Fire Services Department will conduct in-depth investigations to find out the truth of the accident. The family members of the deceased were emotional. One of the customs officers was quite young. He was a 27-year-old man who only worked for two to three years. Another 39-year-old man signed a sand show and was the driver of the ship. The commander of the ship It is a 43-year-old female sand show. She has three children. He acknowledged that every effort was made to assist their families, as the incident showed their dedication and heroism.
The Secretary for Security, Li Jiachao, said that he was saddened by the death of three customs colleagues. He stated that in addition to condolences to his family, he would work with the Civil Service Bureau and the Customs to provide any work that could help family members in welfare or other ways. Preliminary information shows that the Customs patrol ship was hit by an accident. Due to the darkness of the scene, the police will conduct a comprehensive and in-depth investigation to find out the truth of the incident. He also expressed condolences to the other two wounded officers and will visit later. As for the details of the incident, the police will explain to the public after investigation.
Customs Commissioner Deng Yihai said that five colleagues were involved in an accident at sea today. Three of them were killed and two were injured. He and the department were shocked and saddened. The death of the three colleagues this time was a big loss to the department and a traumatic trauma to the three families. At this stage, the Customs will make every effort to provide all feasible assistance to the three families, hoping to help them survive the crisis.
He went on to point out that the cause of the accident must be left to the relevant departments, including the police and the fire department. The Customs will fully cooperate, and it is difficult to make assumptions at this stage. He said that at the time of the incident, Qiao Qiao, a customs shallow water patrol officer, was involved in a routine maritime patrol duty. The ship was launched in 2016 and is only a few years old. He believes that the quality of the ship will be one of the directions of the investigation. Mastering the damage of the ship's structure depends on the environmental conditions at the scene and the investigation by the police and other relevant departments. As for vessels of the same type, the Customs and Excise Department and the Marine Department will follow up to determine whether they will be suspended.
Secretary of Security Li Jiachao. (Photo by Chen Yongwu)
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