Accidents & Safety Incidents news in Leng Kee Road Singapore
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Car driver arrested for drug-driving after Rochor crash involving bus and PAB
A 31-year-old car driver was arrested for drug-driving after his car rear-ended an SBS Transit bus at a bus stop along Middle Road in Rochor on the evening of Sept 12. A 32-year-old PAB rider and a 65-year-old bus passenger were taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, while five other passengers had minor injuries. A vaporiser was found on the driver and referred to the Health Sciences Authority.
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Toddler nearly drowns at SingPost Centre swim class; father jumps in to save him
A three-and-a-half-year-old boy nearly drowned during a swimming lesson at Little Splashes Aquatics' SingPost Centre outlet in Singapore on Sep 6. His father, who had been watching from a viewing area, jumped into the pool to pull him out, and the family has lodged a police report plus complaints with MOM and Sport Singapore. The school has suspended the instructor.
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Man, 51, found dead on bench in Jalan Besar alley; police investigating
A 51-year-old man was found motionless on a bench in an alley off Jalan Besar, Singapore, on Sep. 7 and pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they do not suspect foul play and investigations are ongoing. A cleaner had seen the man sleeping there the previous day and called police after finding him unresponsive.
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Warehouse fire in Penjuru Road forces evacuation of about 50 people
A fire broke out at a warehouse at 10 Penjuru Road in Singapore's Jurong industrial area around noon. About 50 people were evacuated from the premises, and the Singapore Civil Defence Force deployed five water jets to fight the blaze, which involved used household items. No injuries were reported, but bus services were diverted due to a road closure.