3 pedestrians in Yio Chu Kang killed by lorry that 'came hurtling'
SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old lorry driver was arrested after three pedestrians were killed in an accident near Yio Chu Kang MRT station on Monday (Apr 23) morning.
The accident took place at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 at around 9.30am.
Two of the pedestrians had to be extricated from underneath the lorry using a rescue lifting airbag, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
An SBS Transit bus had stopped at a traffic junction when the lorry "came hurtling", the transport company said.
"Our bus was stationary at a traffic junction when a lorry came hurtling and hit three pedestrians and our bus," said senior vice-president of corporate communications Tammy Tan.
"None of our passengers were injured. Our hearts go out to the family of the pedestrians."
The driver of the lorry was taken conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital "in a serious condition", said SCDF.
Police said the driver has been arrested for causing death by a negligent act. Investigations are ongoing, they added.
This is the third fatal accident that has taken place in less than a week? What on earth is happening to Singapore?
Really tragic. Senseless loss of lives. May the victims RIP.
3 pedestrians in Yio Chu Kang killed by lorry that 'came hurtling'
SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old lorry driver was arrested after three pedestrians were killed in an accident near Yio Chu Kang MRT station on Monday (Apr 23) morning.
The accident took place at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 at around 9.30am.
Two of the pedestrians had to be extricated from underneath the lorry using a rescue lifting airbag, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
An SBS Transit bus had stopped at a traffic junction when the lorry "came hurtling", the transport company said.
"Our bus was stationary at a traffic junction when a lorry came hurtling and hit three pedestrians and our bus," said senior vice-president of corporate communications Tammy Tan.
"None of our passengers were injured. Our hearts go out to the family of the pedestrians."
The driver of the lorry was taken conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital "in a serious condition", said SCDF.
Police said the driver has been arrested for causing death by a negligent act. Investigations are ongoing, they added.
More at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/yio-chu-kang-accident-pedestrians-killed-lorry-10166812
The lorry totally crumpled the railings, destroyed the lamp-post and killed the 3 victims, whose shoes can still be seen scattered on the road.