Following the bombing raid, the Japanese machines were alleged to have crossed the border and machinegunned " train proceeding north from Fengling near Lukhu.. A bomb is also reported having been dropped by the Japanese aircraft.
According to a report received by the Canton-Kowloon Railway from Sheungsui, near where the bombing Occurred, none of the passengers nor the-crew of the train were injured.
British authorities were understood to be taking a serious view of the bombing and subsequent train attack which they were reported to contend was deliberate.
"When calling on Mr. Ohta, the British Staff Officer is reported to have pointed out that the Japanese authorities had agreed in November to inform the British authorities when they were about to launch operations near the border.
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