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Accidents along cycle track between Sha Tin and Tai Po
REPLY BY THE SECRETARY FOR HEALTH & WELFARE
TO A QUESTION ASKED BY THE HON. YEUNG PO-KWAN OBE CPM IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE 1988
4. MR. YEUNG asked :
In view of the popularity of cycling in the New Territories, especially along the cycling track extending from Shatin to Tai Po, will Government inform this Council how many cases of injuries at the cycling track have been reported in the past six months and what facilities are available along the track to provide medical care to injured cyclists?
SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE :
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According to police statistics, there were a
total of 16 accidents involving cyclists along the cycle
track between Sha Tin and Tai Po in the period from
September 1987 to March 1988. Of these, seven were
classified as serious and nine slight.
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In view of the large numbers of cyclists
who use the cycle track, a number of special measures have
been introduced during weekends and public holidays, to
ensure that injured cyclists receive prompt assistance.
The Auxiliary Medical Service operates a first aid post at
the Sha Tin Ambulance Depot, which is situated near the
track, and I understand that another post will be opened
later this year. In addition, the Police maintain regular
patrols along the cycle track. These patrols are equipped-
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