In a heartbreaking incident on the 7th of July, a 70-year-old man lost his life after sustaining severe injuries in an accident along Upper Thomson Road.
The collision involved a lorry that crashed through a divider, colliding head-on with the man’s car and impacting a nearby van.
Dashcam footage captured the terrifying sequence of events leading to the accident. As the dashcam vehicle traveled along Upper Thomson Road towards Lornie Road, a lorry from the opposite direction suddenly broke through the divider.
The impact was catastrophic, sending tree branches and leaves flying everywhere, and causing a full-force collision with an unsuspecting car in the adjacent lane.
The force of the impact then pushed the car into a van, compounding the damage and further endangering the lives of those involved.
Upon receiving an alert at approximately 10:10 am, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) promptly dispatched officers to the scene.
They discovered that the elderly driver of the car was trapped in the driver’s seat, requiring immediate medical attention. SCDF paramedics provided vital medical assistance, stabilizing the man’s injuries while rescuers worked tirelessly to free his legs, which were trapped under the dashboard.
The rescue operation required the use of hydraulic rescue equipment to cut and remove the car’s roof, allowing for the safe extrication of the injured driver.
Following the rescue operation, the injured driver was swiftly conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Throughout the journey, paramedics continued to provide necessary care to the patient.
Two other individuals involved in the accident were also assessed by paramedics for minor injuries. However, they declined further medical attention and transportation to the hospital.
Despite the efforts of the medical professionals and emergency response teams, the 70-year-old driver’s injuries proved to be fatal.
The victim, who remained conscious during the journey to the hospital, tragically passed away while receiving treatment.
The police have arrested the 26-year-old lorry driver responsible for the incident on charges of careless driving causing death. Investigations are currently ongoing.