Two lives lost in Tampines multi-vehicle crash, including 17-year-old girl
Fatal accident at the Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 4 intersection on Monday morning left eight hospitalized. Tragically, a 17-year-old student and another female passenger didn't survive. Police are investigating a 42-year-old male driver.
Two fatalities resulted from an accident at the intersection of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 4, occurring at 7:07 am on Monday (22 April)
Initially, reports indicated that eight individuals required hospitalization.
As per Shin Min Daily News, among the deceased is a 17-year-old junior college student, while the other victim is identified as a female passenger in a van. Both succumbed to their injuries after admission to the hospital.
In total, eight individuals were hospitalized: four were taken to Changi General Hospital, two to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and two to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.
As reported by 8World News, police have stated that a 42-year-old male driver is currently assisting with investigations into the accident.
Footage captured from multiple dashboard cameras revealed the events leading up to and following the accident.
A black Saab was observed attempting to overtake a white Mercedes on Bedok Reservoir Road.
The Mercedes was struck when the Saab attempted the manoeuvre.
Subsequently, the Saab was observed disregarding a red light as it proceeded through the junction.
Meanwhile, the Mercedes successfully came to a halt at the red light.
Footage depicting the collision showed the Saab colliding with several vehicles either travelling straight along Tampines Avenue 1 or making a left turn onto Tampines Avenue 4.
Among these vehicles were one that overturned, another that appeared to have collided with a lamppost, one that struck a divider, and a mini-bus and van facing in the opposite direction.
Following the accident, an individual was found lying on the road beneath a car wheel.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force reported utilizing hydraulic rescue equipment to extricate the individual's trapped leg from beneath the car wheel.
Several members of the public, including a nurse and two off-duty SCDF officers, assisted the injured following the accident, according to SCDF.
CPR was administered to two individuals at the accident site.
Additionally, another individual was observed leaning against the damaged door of the white car.
The police stated that the accident involved four cars, one truck, and one minibus.
The 42-year-old male car driver who was hospitalized is currently assisting with investigations. Police investigations are still ongoing.
