A tragic incident unfolded along Nicoll Highway on 2 March 2024 as a car fire claimed the life of one individual. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported that the victim was trapped inside the vehicle, which had caught fire following a road traffic accident.
Incident Details
SCDF received the emergency alert at approximately 2.10pm, regarding a vehicle ablaze on Nicoll Highway towards Guillemard Road, just before the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) entrance. Firefighters swiftly extinguished the flames using a water jet, only to discover the unfortunate victim inside the wreckage, pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.
Injuries and Hospitalisation
- Seven individuals from other vehicles involved in the collision were assessed by SCDF.
- Two were conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for further treatment.
- The remainder declined medical transport.
Investigation and Traffic Disruption
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Following the incident, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) issued an alert on social media at 2.20pm, advising that the entrance to Nicoll Highway was closed to facilitate the emergency response.
More details are expected as police investigations continue.