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Acting Governor's statement
The following is a statement from the Acting Governor, Mrs Anson Chan:
"I was saddened to learn of the Lunar New Year Parade accident. On behalf of the community, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the victims and their families. I would also like to send my regards to our Police colleagues who risked their lives while carrying out duties. I wish all injured a speedy recovery so that they can celebrate the New Year with their family."
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Parade accident
One person died and 31 others were injured in a traffic accident during the Lunar New Year parade in Tsim Sha Tsui East this (Friday) afternoon.
The deceased, a 46-year-old European woman was certified dead before arriving at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. A 32-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were admitted to the hospital in "critical" condition. Two men and three women aged between 37 and 60 were also admitted in conditions ranging from "satisfactory" to "poor".
The remaining 24 casualties, comprising eight men, six women, five girls and five boys, aged between three and 45, had been dischaged after treatment.
Meanwhile, Social Welfare Department's Medical Social Workers at Queen Elizabeth Hospital had visited the injured at wards to offer counselling and financial assistance from the Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme.
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