SINGAPORE: Six people were taken to hospital after an accident involving a car at Lucky Plaza shopping centre on Sunday afternoon (Dec 29).
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at 304 Orchard Road at about 5pm, and dispatched 5 ambulances.
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A police cordon at Lucky Plaza after an accident on Dec 29, 2019. (Photo: Gabrielle Andres)
The six casualties were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, with four having sustained serious injuries, said SCDF.
Photos and videos circulating on social media show twisted railings beside a pavement, which overlooks a service road on a lower level where the incident happened.
A damaged black car can also be seen, as well as several injured people lying on the road.
Advertisement Advertisement In a video, paramedics can be seen attending to at least two victims.
A police cordon at Lucky Plaza after an accident on Dec 29, 2019. (Photo: Gabrielle Andres)
When CNA visited the scene at about 6.05pm, the driveway of Lucky Plaza was cordoned off by the police, with a large crowd gathered around the area.
At least eight police vehicles were at the scene.
At least eight police vehicles were at the scene of an accident at Lucky Plaza on Dec 29, 2019. (Photo: Gabrielle Andres)
Additional reporting by Gabrielle Andres.
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The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at 304 Orchard Road at about 5pm, and dispatched 5 ambulances.
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The six casualties were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, with four having sustained serious injuries, said SCDF.
Photos and videos circulating on social media show twisted railings beside a pavement, which overlooks a service road on a lower level where the incident happened.
A damaged black car can also be seen, as well as several injured people lying on the road.
Advertisement Advertisement In a video, paramedics can be seen attending to at least two victims.
When CNA visited the scene at about 6.05pm, the driveway of Lucky Plaza was cordoned off by the police, with a large crowd gathered around the area.
At least eight police vehicles were at the scene.
Additional reporting by Gabrielle Andres.
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