An elderly man was taken to hospital after his hand and part of his arm became trapped inside an iJooz vending machine in Hougang, prompting an emergency response on Sunday evening.
The incident occurred at 1 Hougang Street 91 on August 2, where members of the public gathered as emergency responders worked to assist the man. A video of the incident has since circulated on social media, drawing thousands of views and sparking discussion about how the unusual accident happened.
Footage uploaded to TikTok showed the elderly man standing beside the vending machine with his forearm lodged inside the dispensing area. He was seen attempting to free himself while several bystanders looked on.
Emergency Responders Arrive to Assist
As the situation unfolded, police officers and other uniformed personnel arrived at the scene to help the trapped man. A stretcher could also be seen positioned nearby, indicating that medical assistance was being prepared if required.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that it received a call for assistance at around 7.50pm on August 2 at the Hougang location.
Following the rescue, one person was conveyed to Sengkang General Hospital for further medical treatment. The extent of the individual’s injuries has not been disclosed.
Viral Video Sparks Questions Online
The TikTok clip has attracted significant attention online, amassing more than 65,000 views in a short period.
Many social media users were left puzzled over how the man’s arm became trapped inside the juice vending machine. Some speculated that he may have been trying to retrieve an item from the dispensing compartment, although no official explanation has been provided.
Others expressed concern for the man’s well-being and hoped he did not suffer serious injuries during the incident.
Investigation Into Circumstances Ongoing
At the time of writing, the exact sequence of events leading to the incident remains unclear.
iJooz has yet to publicly comment on the circumstances surrounding the case, and it is not known whether the vending machine experienced a fault or whether the incident was caused by another factor.
As more information becomes available, the circumstances behind how the elderly man’s arm became trapped are expected to be clarified.
The incident serves as a reminder for members of the public to exercise caution when using self-service vending machines and to avoid reaching into dispensing compartments beyond their intended use, as doing so could result in injury.