Fire Services Department urges public not to block roads
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Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
       
     Due to the mass gatherings, a number of thoroughfares in the Kowloon district are being obstructed. The road blockages have seriously affected fire appliances and ambulances in providing fire and emergency ambulance services.

     The Fire Services Department urges members of the public to stop blocking the roads immediately to enable the fire appliances and ambulances to provide prompt responses to emergency calls, safeguarding the lives and property of the general public.

Ends/Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Issued at HKT 0:46

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