Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning as a 43-year-old driver lost his life in a harrowing accident at the junction of Benoi Road and Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, according to The Straits Times.
The man ended up being trapped under his lorry following a crash with a car, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
What happened?
At approximately 8:25 am, the police were alerted to a collision that took place at the aforementioned junction. The collision involved a lorry and a car, leading to a tragic outcome for the lorry driver.
Despite prompt intervention by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the 43-year-old driver could not be saved. SCDF had to employ specialized rescue equipment to extricate him from under the overturned lorry and he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
A video circulating on Telegram captured the aftermath, portraying a scene of chaos with a damaged car in the middle of the junction and a tipped-over lorry, blocking a two-lane road.
Another 52-year-old male car driver was conveyed to the Ng Teng Fong General Hospital conscious, and at the time of writing, police investigations are currently underway.
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Other similar accidents
It was a fateful day on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) when tragedy struck, claiming the lives of a 39-year-old motorcyclist and his innocent nine-year-old pillion rider, who happened to be his son. This heart-wrenching incident unfolded around 9 am, sending shockwaves through the community.
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The Unfolding of a Tragedy
According to the reports from Shin Min Daily News, a truck driver allegedly involved in the accident fled the scene, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement to trace the driver.
In a twist of fate, it was revealed that the motorcyclist and the young pillion rider were not just random victims; they were a father and son, making the incident even more emotionally charged.
The accident occurred along the PIE towards Changi Airport near the Jalan Bahar exit, turning a routine commute into a scene of chaos and sorrow.
Upon reaching the site, Shin Min reporters encountered a heavy police presence, with at least three police cars and two ambulances on the scene. Blue tents were also erected on the road to cover up the dead bodies.
The boy’s was also seen still wearing his green motorcycle helmet and the police were also retrieving a sling bag that purportedly belonged to him on the road.
At the time of writing, police investigations are currently underway.