A 73-year-old woman has died following a fatal traffic accident involving an SMRT bus on South Bridge Road. Authorities were notified of the incident at approximately 11:40 am on November 2. The victim was transported to Singapore General Hospital in an unconscious state but later succumbed to her injuries. The Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed their involvement in the emergency response shortly after the collision. A 41-year-old male driver is currently cooperating with police inquiries regarding the circumstances of the crash. Visual evidence from the scene indicated that the bus, identified as service 61, sustained damage to its front bumper and windshield. SMRT has acknowledged the incident, noting that the pedestrian was crossing the road between vehicles at the time of the impact. Investigations into the exact cause of the tragedy are ongoing.
Source : Mothership
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