A 67-year-old taxi driver and his 64-year-old female passenger were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle accident in Tampines on June 22.<\/p>\n
In response to a Stomp query, the police said they were alerted to the accident involving two cars and a taxi along Tampines Avenue 7 towards Loyang Avenue at 5.30pm.<\/p>\n
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Stomp that it was alerted to the accident at the junction of Tampines Street 43<\/a> and Tampines Avenue 7 at around the same time.<\/p>\n The cabby and his passenger were conscious when taken to Changi General Hospital.<\/p>\n Stomper Peter <\/strong>was on a bus home at around 6pm when he realised that traffic was moving very slowly. He soon noticed a minor traffic jam.<\/p>\n \u201cI saw two ambulances and three fire engines on both sides of the road,\u201d said the Stomper, who shared photos of a ComfortDelGro taxi and a black car \u201cjust in front of\u201d Gongshang Primary School.<\/p>\n Peter added: \u201cThe black car had critical damage at the front and petrol was spilled all over the road.\u201d<\/p>\n The black car appeared to be in worse damage than the taxi.<\/p>\n PHOTO: STOMP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n The Stomper also witnessed a woman being placed on an ambulance stretcher with the help of an SCDF officer.<\/p>\n \u201cShe looked fine and conscious while laying on the stretcher bed,\u201d observed Peter.<\/p>\n While he was not scared or nervous, Peter recalled feeling worried for those involved. He shared the incident with Stomp in hopes of reminding people about the importance of safety.<\/p>\n Police investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n Another accident occurred near Tampines Avenue 7 on the same day, involving a truck that skidded and overturned<\/a> along the Tampines Expressway at around 2.30pm.<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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