A train commuter, on an ordinary evening journey home, found herself in a distressing situation as her fingers were caught in the gap between the MRT door and the train cabin, resulting in her breaking her last two fingers, according to a report by Shin Min Daily News.
The incident unfolded on a seemingly routine evening at Lavender MRT station. Ng, a 48-year-old working professional, was on her way home after a long day’s work.
At about 7:35 pm on July 29th, she boarded the train at Bugis MRT station. However, this seemingly ordinary journey took a drastic turn when she found herself in a packed train, compelled to stand near the train door due to the lack of space.
As the train approached Lavender MRT station, Ng’s equilibrium was momentarily disrupted, prompting her to instinctively reach out and place her left hand on the train door for support because she was losing her balance.
In a cruel twist of fate, precisely at that moment, the doors unexpectedly opened, ensnaring her ring and pinky fingers in the gap between the door and the train cabin. The excruciating pain that followed was accompanied by a scream that echoed through the station.
Fellow passengers swiftly came to her aid. Three or four compassionate souls rushed to her side, hastening to close the doors and free her trapped fingers.
Amid the chaos, another commuter stabilized her arm, preventing potentially catastrophic consequences. Quick-thinking individuals hit the emergency button, prompting an immediate halt of the MRT train.
Station staff promptly arrived, providing essential initial medical aid before transferring Ng to their office for further attention.
Following the traumatic incident, Ng sought medical attention at a hospital. The extent of her injuries was evident, leading her to consult an orthopedic specialist, incurring medical expenses exceeding S$200. The severity of the incident warranted weeks of pain medication and treatment.
Ng expressed her hope that her unfortunate experience would serve as a cautionary tale for fellow commuters. The incident underscores the importance of refraining from placing hands on train doors, especially during the crucial moments of boarding and disembarking.
Ng also expressed her gratitude for the benevolent passengers who rallied around her in her time of need.