In the realm of public transportation, a disconcerting trend has emerged as another video circulates on TikTok, showcasing an individual attempting to manipulate the doors of an MRT train. This incident, posted on December 3, follows a series of similar occurrences involving the same person, raising concerns about commuter safety and the need for swift intervention.
The Latest Incident Unveiled
In the newest video, an individual, dressed in a black sports bra and a neon pink skirt, can be seen trying to prevent the MRT train doors from closing while it is stationed at a platform. The unsettling act involves the person using their body weight to force the left door open, causing distress among other commuters.
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Acknowledgment from SMRT
SMRT, in a statement provided on December 2 after an earlier incident featuring the same individual, acknowledged the circulation of multiple videos depicting the commuter attempting to pry open a train door. The person in question consistently wears a black top and a pink skirt, making them identifiable in various incidents.
The Disturbing Act
The video captures the individual’s relentless attempt to obstruct the closing MRT door. Despite the visible perturbation of fellow commuters and attempts by others to intervene, the person persists. The act involves swinging to the right to counter the door’s closure, ultimately dropping what appears to be a plush toy after successfully halting the door.
Previous Incident Recap
In a previous video, the same commuter attempted to open the train door through the left panel before shifting to the right panel after initial failure. Passengers off-camera expressed concern and urged the individual to stop. The intervention of a man advising the person to “wait for the next stop” prompted compliance.
Consequences and Police Involvement
Following the previous incident, a photo attached at the end of the video showed the individual lying on the station ground, with station staff and officers from the Public Transport Security Command (TransCom) present. SMRT Trains President Lam Sheau Kai emphasized the serious view taken on such behaviors, activating TransCom, and assisting the police in their investigations.