A 64-year-old woman was struck by a car during rush hour in Jurong East on 9 October 2024 and taken to hospital conscious.
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A woman was hit by a car while crossing a busy road in Jurong East during evening rush hour. She was awake when taken to the hospital. Video footage shared online shows the moment the accident happened when traffic lights turned green.
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Should roads in Singapore enforce stricter speed limits or crossing regulations during rush hour to prevent accidents like this?
👍 👎 Vote ↓A busy road in Jurong East saw a scary accident when a car hit an older woman crossing the street.
On 9 October 2024, a car hit a woman in Jurong East.
The accident happened at about 6.10pm.
It was on Jurong Town Hall Road, going towards Jurong East Street 11.
The woman is 64 years old.
She was taken to National University Hospital.
The woman was conscious when she went to the hospital.
| What Happened | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Car hit woman | 9 October 2024, 6.10pm | Jurong Town Hall Road |
The driver of the car is a 33-year-old man.
He is now helping the police with their questions.
The police want to know how the accident happened.
Many people saw the accident happen.
Some were in cars, and some were on motorbikes.
Someone took a video of what happened.
The video was shared on Facebook by SG Road Vigilante.
In the video, cars were moving when the traffic light turned green.
The woman ran across the road.
Then, the car hit her.
After that, other drivers had to be careful not to hit the woman on the road.
This accident shows why we need to be careful on busy roads.
It happened at 6.10pm, when many people are going home from work.
Roads are very busy at this time.
Both drivers and people walking need to be extra careful.
The police will keep looking into what happened.
They will talk to people who saw the accident.
They might also look at the video that was shared.
The woman will get treatment at the hospital.
We hope she gets better soon.
This accident reminds us about another recent incident where an SMRT bus driver was suspended after running over a worker.
Everyone can help make roads safer.
If you’re driving, always watch out for people crossing the road.
If you’re walking, use pedestrian crossings and be careful in busy areas.
Remember, safety is everyone’s job.
If you see an accident, call 995 for an ambulance or 999 for the police.
Let’s all be careful on the roads so everyone can get home safely.
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