SCS offers deepest condolences to family of late Principal Fireman
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     The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Paul Tang, today (December 4) expressed profound sadness upon the death of Principal Fireman Mr Leung Kwok-kei, who sustained serious head injuries during a gas explosion incident in Shek Kip Mei Estate last month.

     Mr Tang said, "On behalf of the civil service, I offer my deepest condolences to his family." He also expressed sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of the other eight injured fire services officers.

     "The Civil Service Bureau has been in contact with the Fire Services Department and will make every effort to help the families of the deceased and the injured officers during this difficult period."

Ends/Thursday, December 4, 2014
Issued at HKT 20:25

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