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18 people taken to hospital after lorry flips on its side in Boon Lay accident
SG🏛️ PoliticsCenter18 hr. ago

18 people taken to hospital after lorry flips on its side in Boon Lay accident

An accident involving a lorry flipping on its side in Boon Lay on August 28 resulted in 18 people being hospitalized. The incident occurred at the intersection of Jalan Tukang and Tukang Innovation Grove around 7 am. According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), one person was trapped in the driver’s seat and was rescued using hydraulic tools. Thirteen injured individuals were taken to National University Hospital, while five were sent to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. All 18 injured were reported to be conscious. The police confirmed that among the victims were two male lorry drivers, aged 30 and 35, and 16 male passengers aged between 24 and 55. The 35-year-old driver is assisting with ongoing investigations. A video shared on social media showed the overturned lorry and bystanders helping clear debris. The Traffic Police noted an increase in traffic accidents and injuries compared to the first half of 2025, though the number of fatalities decreased.

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The Straits Times logoThe Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center18 hr. ago
18 people taken to hospital after lorry flips on its side in Boon Lay accident

An accident involving a lorry flipping on its side in Boon Lay on August 28 resulted in 18 people being hospitalized. The incident occurred at the intersection of Jalan Tukang and Tukang Innovation Grove around 7 am. According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), one person was trapped in the driver’s seat and was rescued using hydraulic tools. Thirteen injured individuals were taken to National University Hospital, while five were sent to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. All 18 injured were reported to be conscious. The police confirmed that among the victims were two male lorry drivers, aged 30 and 35, and 16 male passengers aged between 24 and 55. The 35-year-old driver is assisting with ongoing investigations. A video shared on social media showed the overturned lorry and bystanders helping clear debris. The Traffic Police noted an increase in traffic accidents and injuries compared to the first half of 2025, though the number of fatalities decreased.

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