In a heart-wrenching turn of events, 25-year-old Mr. Fauzan Mazri’s dreams of a December engagement were tragically shattered when he received the devastating news of his girlfriend’s, 23-year-old Ms. Nur Afiah Hisham, untimely demise, according to The Straits Times.
A Love Blossoming at Al-Muttaqin Mosque
Fauzan met his girlfriend when their paths crossed as youth volunteers at the Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Ang Mo Kio. They shared a common bond in their dedication to community service and their faith.
The Al-Muttaqin Mosque served as the backdrop for their blossoming love story. As volunteers, they spent countless hours together, working on various community projects, and deepening their connection.
The couple had plans to take their relationship to the next level with an engagement ceremony scheduled for December. They both cherished the idea of a small and intimate celebration, where their families could share in their joy.
Just days before the tragic accident, Mr. Fauzan and Ms. Afiah had a heartfelt discussion about their impending engagement.
It was a conversation filled with hope and dreams, as they contemplated a future together. Little did they know that it would be their last moment of shared anticipation.
A Promising Life Cut Short
Tragedy struck on a fateful Sunday morning, October 1st, in Jurong East Central. Ms. Afiah’s life was tragically cut short in a devastating accident. She had just met Mr. Fauzan the night before, blissfully unaware of the impending tragedy.
Ms. Afiah, the second of six children and the only daughter in her family, had her own dreams and ambitions. In 2020, she obtained her motorcycle license, signifying her determination and independence. On that fateful morning, she was on her way to work at Marina Bay Sands.
News of Ms. Afiah’s tragic accident began circulating online after a post on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page. Her story touched the hearts of many, and social media became a platform for friends and well-wishers to express their condolences and share their cherished memories of her.
Recap
On Sunday morning, tragedy struck in Jurong, Singapore when a young, 23-year-old female motorcyclist lost her life in a devastating traffic accident that occurred at approximately 10:05 am along Jurong Gateway Road.
Shortly after the incident, images of the accident’s aftermath surfaced on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook group.
The grim post was captioned, “Fatal accident in front of Block 131, Rider passed on.” The pictures depicted a motorcycle lying on its side near a bus stop, with a helmet and fragments of the bike scattered around. The gravity of the situation was evident.
First Responders on the Scene
The Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed the accident and also verified the tragic loss of life, with an SCDF paramedic pronouncing the victim dead at the scene.
Upon receiving the distress call, both the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) swiftly arrived at the accident scene.
To maintain order and investigate the incident thoroughly, they cordoned off the area, diverting traffic to ensure everyone’s safety.
The Tragic Accident
According to reports by Lianhe Zaobao, the initial assessment by the police suggested that the motorcyclist had lost control of her bike, resulting in a tragic skid that led to a collision with another vehicle. The impact of the accident was catastrophic, claiming the young woman’s life instantly as she was reportedly killed on the spot.
In the wake of this tragedy, investigations are currently underway to determine the precise sequence of events that unfolded on that Sunday morning.