The New Territories South Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, together with various government departments and organisations, conducted an inter-departmental major incident exercise codenamed "BRIGHTTORCH" today (June 11) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road, to enhance the response and co-ordination capabilities of the personnel in executing large-scale inter-departmental rescue operations.
      
     Over 100 representatives from 13 government departments and relevant organisations participated in the exercise, including the Hong Kong Police Force,  the Fire Services Department, the Hospital Authority, the Government Flying Service, the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED), the Immigration Department (ImmD), the Department of Health, the Civil Aviation Department, the Transport Department, the Highways Department, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus (Hong Kong) Company Limited, the operator of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Port, and the Hong Kong Association for Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine.
      
     The exercise simulated a serious traffic accident involving several vehicles (including a bus, a minibus and a private car), resulting in a vehicle fire, multiple casualties and an individual accidentally falling into the sea. Personnel from various departments were swiftly deployed to the scene to conduct rescue operations, establish a command post and a casualty triage station, and provide emergency treatment. Officers from the ImmD and the C&ED were also deployed to conduct immigration clearance and customs procedures for the injured persons’ return to Hong Kong. During the exercise, the Police deployed a drone to provide real-time aerial intelligence to the command post, thereby enhancing rescue efficiency.
      
     As a major infrastructure and a key cross-boundary transport corridor, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge plays a vital role in regional connectivity. The Police will continue to maintain close liaison with relevant stakeholders, conduct regular inter-departmental exercises at various infrastructures and major road networks, and review contingency plans to further strengthen co-ordination and collaboration among government departments and related organisations.

Ends/Thursday, June 11, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:26

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