Driver passes away in hospital after car accident in Serangoon
A 64-year-old male car driver died on Saturday (16 May) morning after crashing his car along Serangoon Road.
Videos of the aftermath posted in a Telegram channel for motorists showed that a white multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) had hit the road divider.
Source: SGRoad Blocks / Traffic News on Telegram
Car slams head-first into crash cushion
According to the clips, the car appeared to have struck a divider that separated Serangoon Road and the Woodsville Tunnel on the right.
It had somehow driven onto the chevron markings and slammed head-first into the crash cushion.
Source: SGRoad Blocks / Traffic News on Telegram
The road appeared to be wet from the rain at the time.
At least four police vehicles and two police motorcycles were at the scene, including next to the MPV.
Source: SGRoad Blocks / Traffic News on Telegram
An Expressway Monitoring Advisory System (EMAS) Recovery Vehicle was also spotted.
Source: SGRoad Blocks / Traffic News on Telegram
Driver passes away after Serangoon accident
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted to the accident at 10.15am on 16 May.
It took place along Serangoon Road in the direction of Upper Serangoon Road, and involved a car which was believed to have self-skidded.
A 64-year-old male car driver was sent to the hospital in an unconscious state.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), which was alerted at about 10.20am, told MS News that he was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
However, he subsequently passed away in hospital.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from SGRoad Blocks / Traffic News on Telegram.
