The accident on Jurong West Avenue 2 involved three cars and occurred around 12:15 am on April 11, 2024. According to witnesses, a red car traveling in the opposite direction hit a white car, and the driver of the red car attempted to flee the scene. However, a group of drivers prevented him from leaving.
In a video taken by a witness, a man in blue can be seen approaching the red car and asking the driver to exit the vehicle. The driver appeared unwilling to get out and tried to drive away, while three other members of the public surrounded the car. The witness can be heard shouting, “Come out, come out!”
According to Shin Min Daily News, When the driver finally exited the car, he was asked if he was drunk. The witness shared that when the police arrived, the driver of the white car and his two children were wandering outside the car, but their injuries did not appear to be serious.
The Singapore Police Force shared that a 54-year-old male car driver and his two teenage male passengers, aged 15 and 17, were conveyed conscious to the hospital. A 48-year-old male car driver was subsequently arrested for suspected drink-driving.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force stated that two persons were conveyed to the National University Hospital and one person to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.
The police are currently investigating the incident, and further details are not available at this time. The public is reminded to exercise caution when driving and to avoid drinking and driving to ensure the safety of all road users.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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