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Measures to ensure dangerous goods vehicle safety

Following is a question by the Hon Lee Kai-ming and a written reply by the acting Secretary for Security, Mrs Carrie Yau, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

It was reported that on 10 October this year, a lorry carrying explosives collided with other vehicles. Fortunately, no explosion occurred. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:

(a)

(b)

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(c)

of the safety devices which are required by law to be installed in vehicles carrying different kinds of dangerous goods, and of the regulatory controls concerning safety in the transportation of dangerous goods on roads;

whether drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods are required to receive special training on safety; and

what measures the relevant departments will adopt to prevent the occurrence of accidents during the transportation of dangerous goods?

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