A 23-year-old male pedestrian was sent to the hospital after being involved in an accident with a motorcycle along Orchard Road.
In a video posted on Facebook, the young man was seen lying on the road at the pedestrian crossing between Ngee Ann City and Paragon mall.
Source: Sheryle O. Oro on Facebook
In the footage, which was recorded by another pedestrian, the man lay on the crossing while the “green man” was still blinking for pedestrians to cross.
Source: Sheryle O. Oro on Facebook
Next to him was a motorcycle that had fallen on its side following the accident.
A motorcyclist wearing a helmet was standing next to his motorcycle.
Source: Sheryle O. Oro on Facebook
Later, the motorcyclist moved his motorcycle upright.
Source: Sheryle O. Oro on Facebook
Attending to the pedestrian were three passers-by, two men and one woman.
Source: Sheryle O. Oro on Facebook
As pedestrians crossed the road around them, one of the men put his hand on the forehead of the injured pedestrian, who was conscious and able to move his arms.
Source: Sheryle O. Oro on Facebook
More passers-by came forward to help later. The motorcycle, now upright, was also placed a distance away.
Source: Sheryle O. Oro on Facebook
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted to the accident at about 7.55pm on 11 Feb.
It involved a motorcycle and a pedestrian at the junction of Orchard Road and Bideford Road.
A 23-year-old male pedestrian was sent to the hospital in a conscious state.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), which was alerted at 8pm, told MS News that he was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
A 27-year-old male motorcyclist also sustained injuries but refused to be sent to the hospital.
He is assisting with police investigations, which are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from Sheryle O. Oro on Facebook.