In the early hours of Wednesday, 29th November, a startling incident unfolded on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) in Singapore.
A man stumbled upon an apparently abandoned motorcycle in the middle of the road, with its rider mysteriously absent from the scene.
Overview of the Incident
In the dark of the night, a mysterious sight confronted a passerby—a motorcycle left unattended on the PIE. With its rider nowhere to be found, a sequence of events was set in motion that would reveal the grim reality of a road traffic incident.
The fateful encounter occurred on the night of November 29 at about 3.30am, adding a somber note to what started as an ordinary Wednesday.
The incident unfolded on an unspecified highway stretch of the PIE, specifically after the exit at Bedok North towards Changi.
Initial Observations by the Witness
The witness, identified as Mr. Hidayat Nordin, shared his account of finding the motorcycle and the subsequent efforts to comprehend the situation.
Upon spotting the abandoned motorcycle, Mr. Hidayat Nordin and his friend took immediate action. With a sense of responsibility, they approached the scene to investigate.
Realizing the potential danger of the situation, the witness and his friend, along with another motorist, took on the responsibility of directing traffic away from the abandoned vehicle.
In a display of communal solidarity, additional drivers stopped to assist in managing the traffic, highlighting the importance of collective responsibility on the road.
The witness, Mr. Hidayat Nordin, took to TikTok to document the unfolding events. His video captured the eeriness of the abandoned motorcycle and the community’s response.
Contacting the Police
Realizing the severity of the situation, Mr. Hidayat’s friend promptly called the police at 2:33 am, initiating the involvement of law enforcement.
Approximately 30 minutes later, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and police arrived at the scene, signaling the beginning of a thorough investigation.
As the investigation progressed, the somber truth unfolded—the body of the missing rider was discovered along the road divider.
The SCDF paramedic, present at the scene, confirmed the rider’s unfortunate fate, pronouncing them dead on-site.
@hidayattnordin An early morning experience with @agentaerulsri controlling the traffic from the middle of the highway on a bend was super scary, with alot of speeding drivers, all simply inconsiderate. fortunately for us, we are safe. And several good drivers were also around to help manoeuvre the traffic from such a dangerous situation, “an abandoned motorcycle” in the middle of a highway. Unfortunately, the rider of the motorcycle was eventually found unconscious after 30minutes plus of searching. RIP. Stay safe Everyone! Drive and ride safe!
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