An elderly woman in her 60s was taken to hospital after a collision involving a personal mobility aid (PMA) and a lorry along Lorong 6 Toa Payoh on the morning of July 7.
The accident occurred near a pedestrian crossing, with emergency services alerted to the incident at around 10.15am. The woman was subsequently conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for treatment.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a person lying on the road following the crash, while a damaged PMA was found nearby. Paramedics were later seen attending to the injured woman before she was transported to hospital.
According to an eyewitness, a lorry was also present at the scene, leading onlookers to believe that the vehicle had been involved in the accident.
Witnesses Claim Lorry Ran Red Light
A motorist who reportedly witnessed the incident told Shin Min Daily News that the traffic lights had already been red for about 10 seconds when the accident took place.
The witness alleged that a lorry drove through the red light and crossed the junction shortly before the collision occurred.
Another witness working at a nearby car wash said the impact threw the elderly PMA rider into the air. Parts of the mobility aid were also reportedly flung away during the crash, highlighting the force of the collision.
The incident drew the attention of members of the public, with several people stopping to assist and observe the aftermath.
Driver Reportedly Appeared Distressed
Witnesses told local media that the lorry came to a stop some distance away from the crash site, reportedly around 100 metres from where the collision occurred.
The driver, believed to be in his 20s, allegedly remained inside the vehicle initially before stepping out after members of the public approached him.
According to eyewitness accounts, the young driver appeared visibly shaken and emotional following the incident. He was later seen leaving the area in a police vehicle.
Authorities have not released details regarding any arrests or potential offences linked to the crash.
Police Investigations Ongoing
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that it responded to a road traffic accident along Lorong 6 Toa Payoh on July 7 and conveyed one person to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
The condition of the injured woman has not been disclosed.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing.
The accident comes amid heightened public discussion over road safety in Singapore, particularly involving vulnerable road users such as PMA riders, pedestrians and cyclists. Authorities are expected to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision and whether any traffic offences were committed.
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