On July 23, 2024, a 48-year-old Hong Kong police officer named Lam Chi-fai died after falling out of a songthaew (a type of open-air taxi) during a trip to Pattaya, Thailand.
According to local reports, the incident occurred around 8 AM on Monday. Lam was found injured in the middle of the road after being thrown from the songthaew. Locals and paramedics attempted to resuscitate him at the scene, but he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the songthaew claimed he was unaware of the accident. Police have since located and questioned the driver.
The Hong Kong Immigration Department confirmed that it had received a request for assistance from Lam's family, and pledged to provide all possible support. Police also confirmed that Lam was a serving police sergeant stationed in the Cheung Sha Wan district.
This tragic incident underscores the risks that can arise during overseas travel, even for experienced travelers like Lam. The Hong Kong authorities are working closely with their Thai counterparts to investigate the circumstances surrounding Lam's death and provide support to his grieving family.
香港警員在芭堤雅乘坐桶船跌落身亡
2024年7月23日,一名48歲的香港警員林志輝在泰國芭堤雅旅遊期間,不幸從一輛桶船(一種開放式的士)上跌落身亡。
根據當地報導,事故發生在星期一早上8時左右。林先生被拋出車外後,倒臥在道路中間。當地人和救護人員嘗試急救,但最終仍然不治。
桶船的司機聲稱當時並不知道發生意外。警方其後已找到並問話該名司機。
香港入境事務處確認,已接獲林先生家屬求助,並承諾提供一切可能的協助。警方也證實,林先生是一名駐守長沙灣區的警長。
這宗悲劇突顯了海外旅遊的潛在風險,即使是經驗豐富的旅客如林先生也不能倖免。香港當局正與泰國方面緊密合作,調查事故的具體經過,並為林先生家屬提供支援。
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