The Government today expressed great sorrow and regret over the death of a Hong Kong University of Science & Technology student and extended sympathies to his family.

In a statement responding to media enquiries, the Government said the student fell in a car park in Tseung Kwan O in the early hours of November 4.

He passed away after undergoing surgery and treatment in a hospital.

Police stated earlier that they attach great importance to the incident, the statement said, adding that a comprehensive investigation to find out what happened is being conducted.