SINGAPORE: A 63-year-old man was found dead in a Trans-Cab taxi in Hougang on Wednesday morning (Aug 1).
The police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at about 8.05am at Blk 675 Hougang Avenue 8. They added that the man was found lying motionless and that police investigations are ongoing.
AdvertisementThe man was found at the driver's seat of the taxi with the door opened.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
In response to Channel NewsAsia's queries, local taxi operator Trans-Cab identified the man as taxi driver Tor Tiong Hee who joined the company on Jul 9, 2011.
"We are very saddened with the passing of Mr Tor Tiong Hee. It is a great loss to us and we extend our condolences to his family."
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe company added that it will provide assistance to his family members and "will assist the police with the investigation if required".
According to Channel 8 news, the taxi driver is a resident of Blk 672 Hougang Avenue 8. The report added that the man was believed to have died while trying to get out of the car.
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