A fatal accident took place on Thursday morning (29 June) along the Central Expressway (CTE) near the Cairnhill Circle exit, resulting in the tragic death of a male pedestrian.
The incident occurred sometime before 6 am when a collision between a car and a pedestrian took place within the CTE tunnel.
The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, lost his life in the accident and the driver of the car involved in the collision is currently cooperating with the police as investigations are underway.
Upon receiving reports of the accident at 6 am, both the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the police promptly arrived at the scene.
The incident took place on the CTE, heading towards the Ayer Rajah Expressway. A paramedic from the SCDF pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.
Simultaneously, the police identified the driver of the car, a 35-year-old male, who is now assisting with the ongoing investigations.
The accident gained significant traction on TikTok, where a passerby recorded and shared a video showing the aftermath of the tragic incident.
The video revealed the scene within the tunnel, displaying the immediate aftermath of the collision.
According to the TikTok video shared by user @ryesman, the authorities had cordoned off one lane within the tunnel. The lane contained a recovery truck, police vehicles, two white cars (a sedan and a sports utility vehicle), and an ambulance.
Additionally, there were police officers present at the scene. Notably, the SUV exhibited a dent on its bonnet, possibly indicating the point of impact.
The video also showed two police motorcycles parked next to a white sheet on the ground, which is likely where the collision occurred.
It is also worth noting that pedestrians are not allowed to be on the expressways and inside tunnels, according to the Land Transport Authority, and it is unclear how the pedestrian ended up inside the tunnel.
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