Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting tomorrow (September 1).

     The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

     Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.

     The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.

     Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.

     The Department of Health has announced that owing to the situation in the Central and Western District, the Eastern Street Methadone Clinic will be closed at 12.30pm today (August 31). Those who have been receiving methadone treatment there can receive their daily dose at other methadone clinics.
 
     Please visit the following website for the information of methadone clinics: www.dh.gov.hk/english/tele/tele_chc/tele_chc_mc.html

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 31) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long in the small hours today (August 31) in which a 35-year-old man died.

     At about 2.30am, a private car was travelling along Kiu Hing Road towards Tai Tong, while two bicycles ridden by the 35-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were travelling along Kiu Hing Road towards the same direction. When approaching near Muk Kiu Tau Tsuen, the private car reportedly hit the two bicycles from behind.  After the impact, the private car driver left the scene.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the 35-year-old man was certified dead at scene. The 25-year-old man sustained multiple injuries.  He was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital in unconscious state.

     Police are looking for the private car driver suspected to be in connection with the case. Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3818 or 3661 3819.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
     
     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 31) that Kwai Shing Swimming Pool in Kwai Tsing District, closed earlier on due to water pipe burst in the vicinity, has been reopened.