Road safety is a paramount concern, and recent incidents at the intersection of Woodlands Avenue 5 and South Woodlands Way have underscored the importance of vigilance while on the road.
First Accident: November 20
Dashcam footage posted on the SG Road Vigilante (SGRV) Facebook page captured a harrowing scene on November 20. The intersection, typically busy with vehicles, witnessed a tragic collision.
Numerous cars were queued for a U-turn on Woodlands Avenue 5 when a mother and her daughter, estimated to be eight or nine years old, attempted to cross the road. Unfortunately, they failed to notice an incoming blue car, resulting in a full-speed collision.
Eyewitnesses at the scene described the chaos, with the young girl, wearing a school uniform, lying on the ground bleeding substantially from her head. The mother, too, sat beside her, bleeding from her forehead and appearing dazed from the shock of the accident.
Injuries and Emergency Response
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) promptly responded to the incident, conveying the two victims to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. The severity of their injuries highlighted the critical need for quick emergency services.
Second Accident: November 22
Shin Min Daily News reported another incident at the same intersection on November 22. A reporter from the publication arrived at the scene and witnessed yet another car accident around 11 am.
This time, a car making a right turn accidentally crashed into a 70-year-old woman, sending her flying due to the force of the collision. The 60-year-old driver, visibly shaken, alighted to check on the woman, apologizing profusely.