Survivors of the Lamma ferry disaster are gradually recovering from their injuries and distress, Secretary for Food and Health Dr Ko Wing-man said on Friday.
Thirteen of about 100 people who were injured in the collision off Lamma Island on Monday evening remained in hospital on Friday. They included a nine-year-old girl in critical condition.
After visiting five of the injured and their family members at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Ko said their condition was improving.
“The patients are recovering from their injuries… Also, some of the patients and their family members are less distressed than they were when I last visited them,” he said.
On Friday Hong Kong entered the second of three days’ mourning for the 38 people killed in the tragedy. Flags flew at half mast on government buildings while local media coloured their logos in black to pay tribute to the victims.
The collision between the Lamma IV and the Sea Smooth was the city’s worst maritime accident in decades. The Lamma IV, carrying more than 120 passengers on their way to watch National Day fireworks, sank quickly after the crash.
