PUNGOL – A devastating car accident on May 13 has resulted in the death of a 28-year-old woman, identified as Lu Tangqi, a mother and nail technician. The incident occurred when the vehicle she was in collided with a public bus along Punggol Road, heading towards the Tampines Expressway (TPE). Authorities received reports of the crash at approximately 2:50 PM.
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Details of the Incident
- Lu was a passenger in the car and was transported to the hospital in an unconscious state, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
- The driver of the vehicle, a 30-year-old man, survived the crash and was conscious upon arrival at the hospital. The nature of their relationship remains unclear.
Investigation and Findings
- Police discovered e-vaporiser pods and over 1,000 related components in the car, prompting an investigation by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) into potential e-vaporiser-related offenses.
- The driver is currently cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Background of the Deceased
- Reports indicate that Lu had recently returned to Singapore from Malaysia just before the tragic event. She was employed as a manicurist at a nail salon located on Stirling Road in Queenstown.
- Social media activity revealed that Lu had celebrated a friend’s birthday in Kuala Lumpur on May 9 and had shared moments with her daughter during a Mother’s Day celebration just two days prior to the accident.
Final Moments and Community Response
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- On the morning of the accident, Lu posted a farewell message to her friends, expressing her appreciation for Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, likely indicating her recent travels.
- Following the news of her passing, condolences poured in on her social media profiles, with friends and family expressing their grief. Lu’s parents and friends were seen at the morgue on May 15 to claim her body.
Accident Circumstances
- According to a spokesperson from Go-Ahead Singapore, the bus service 82 was stationary at a traffic light when it was struck from behind by the car.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock, highlighting the dangers of road traffic accidents and the impact they can have on families and loved ones. As investigations continue, the memory of Lu Tangqi will be cherished by those who knew her.