Force’s commissioner shares update on officer who was among 10 people injured when bus crashed into police van on bridge on Friday

The condition of a Hong Kong police officer who fell 10 metres (33 feet) off a bridge to escape a crash is improving after he underwent an operation, the force’s commissioner has said, adding that the man remains in an intensive care unit.

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming on Saturday also expressed his gratitude towards Tuen Mun Hospital staff who operated on the constable for their dedication.

“[His] situation is becoming stable; we’ll closely monitor the situation,” Chow said.

A Hospital Authority spokeswoman said the injured officer was still in critical condition as of 9.30am on Saturday.