A serious accident occurred on Orchard Road early in the morning on January 28, leaving 13 people hospitalized. The collision, which involved a lorry and a car, took place at the junction of Orchard Road and Orchard Link, near the Apple store. The aftermath of the accident was captured in a photo showing the vehicles on the pavement, with visible damage to the front bumpers of both the lorry and the car. A bench on the pavement was also knocked over during the incident.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the accident at around 6:20 am. Paramedics transported six individuals to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and seven others to Singapore General Hospital. Another five people were assessed for minor injuries but declined to be hospitalized.
Details of the Incident
According to the Singapore Police Force, the accident was reported at 6:15 am, involving a lorry and a car. The 13 people taken to the hospital included a 64-year-old male driver of the car and 12 male passengers, aged between 30 and 51, who were foreign workers traveling in the lorry.
The police are currently investigating the incident, and the vehicles involved were towed away by 10:20 am. By the time the Straits Times arrived at the scene at around 11 am, the vehicles had been removed, and the overturned bench was put back in place but cordoned off for safety.
Scene and Traffic Updates
When reporters visited the scene at approximately 9 am, both the lorry and car were still on the pavement. However, by 10:20 am, the vehicles had been cleared. Despite the earlier accident, traffic in the area appeared to be normal, and pedestrian crossings were operational as usual.
Conclusion:
The accident on Orchard Road serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of traffic incidents. While investigations are still underway, the swift response of emergency services ensured that the injured were promptly attended to. As the police continue their inquiries, local authorities are focusing on ensuring the safety of both drivers and pedestrians in the busy Orchard Road area.
