Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan and Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung expressed sorrow over the passing of Workman II of the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department Li Haiying.

Ms Li was knocked down by a goods vehicle while carrying out street cleansing duties last night in the vicinity of Canton Road, Yau Ma Tei. She was subsequently sent to hospital and certified dead. 

The two officials extended their condolences to Ms Li’s famiy. Mr Tse said the Environment & Ecology Bureau will provide all appropriate support and assistance to the family.

Meanwhile, the Civil Service Bureau said it has been in contact with the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department to make every effort to help Ms Li’s family during this sad and difficult period.