In an incident that occurred on Friday morning, a female motorcyclist was injured after being involved in a collision with a trailer truck. The accident took place at approximately 11:40 am along Moulmein Road in the direction of Balestier Road, as reported by the police.
According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the victim, a 30-year-old woman, remained conscious throughout the incident and was subsequently transported to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for medical treatment.
A video captured by Mr. Fong Chun Cheong and shared on Facebook depicts the sequence of events. It shows a trailer truck slowly progressing through a traffic junction, seemingly unaware of the presence of a motorcycle ahead of it. The truck collides with the motorcycle, causing it to fall to the right side of the vehicle. As the trailer truck continues its movement, the motorcyclist ends up underneath it.
Approximately five seconds after the impact, the trailer truck comes to a halt. After a brief pause, the driver begins reversing the vehicle, eventually opening the door. At this point, Mr. Fong can be seen rushing toward the trailer truck. Mr. Fong, a 41-year-old funeral director and geomancer, witnessed the incident while driving in the opposite direction.
Concerned for the safety of the injured woman trapped beneath the trailer truck, Mr. Fong hurriedly approached the driver, urging him to cease reversing to prevent further harm. Acting swiftly, he aimed to safeguard the motorcyclist’s life. A companion of Mr. Fong managed to attract the attention of a nearby ambulance.
Mr. Fong recounted his interaction with the injured motorcyclist, stating that she remained conscious while pinned beneath the vehicle. She expressed discomfort due to the heat emanating from the nearby engine. Responding to her distress, Mr. Fong immediately requested the driver to turn off the engine and ensured they waited for the arrival of the ambulance before leaving the scene.
Police investigations into the accident are currently underway.