A 33-year-old man was arrested for drink driving following a two-car accident at a junction in Marina Bay early on Saturday (31 October).
The accident, which happened at the junction of Central Boulevard and Marina View, left one vehicle overturned and a 40-year-old female driver requiring hospital treatment.
According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), officers were alerted to the accident at around 3.35am. The incident involved two cars, with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) receiving a separate alert at approximately 3.40am.
Car Overturns After Crashing Into Roadside Pole
Photographs shared by Singapura Channel on Facebook showed a grey car lying on its side on a grass verge.
The vehicle appeared to have sustained extensive front-end damage, with its bonnet partially split open and front bumper dislodged.
A roadside pole was also visible near the damaged vehicle, suggesting that the car had collided with it before overturning.
According to the Facebook post, a group of young men helped the driver out of the overturned vehicle.
Second Car Also Sustained Damage
Another vehicle involved in the accident was photographed stopped near a road junction.
Images showed significant damage to its right side, including dents around the driver’s door and visible scratches along its bodywork.
The circumstances leading to the collision have not been disclosed by the authorities.
Female Driver Taken To SGH While Conscious
In response to media queries, SPF confirmed that a 40-year-old female driver was conveyed to Singapore General Hospital (SGH).
SCDF subsequently confirmed that she was taken to hospital in a conscious state.
Meanwhile, the 33-year-old male driver was arrested for drink driving.
Police investigations into the accident are ongoing.