Following an accident at Robertson Quay yesterday (6 Jan), a 75-year-old pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Police arrested a 67-year-old taxi driver and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told MS News that it was alerted to a road traffic accident at 92 Robertson Quay at about 5.30pm on Saturday (6 Jan).
SCDF conveyed one person to Singapore General Hospital.
Police confirmed to The Straits Times that a 75-year-old female pedestrian — likely the person in question — passed away in hospital.
It arrested a 67-year-old taxi driver for careless driving causing death.
Footage of the incident is unavailable at the time of writing.
Investigations are ongoing, the police added.
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Passengers were seen screaming and flying off their seats as the plane dropped 8,300 feet.
Both parties, aged 70 and 60, are assisting with police investigations for intentional harassment.
The fire involved the engine compartment, SCDF said.
Localised flash floods typically subside within an hour, PUB said.
The police do not currently suspect foul play.
The victim is in critical condition.