Car partially submerged in rainwater after skidding into canal, 62-year-old woman taken to hospital

Chin Hui Shan
The Straits Times
March 6, 2024

A 62-year-old woman was taken to hospital on March 6 after the car she was driving skidded into a canal in Bukit Batok.

The police said they were alerted to the accident in Bukit Batok West Avenue 2 towards Bukit Batok West Central at about 3.25pm.

Some photos of the accident show a black Mazda car – with its boot and door open – partially submerged in water in the canal amid the rain. Another photo shows at least three canal railings in the canal near the car.

The car is believed to have skidded, said the police, adding that the driver was conscious when taken to hospital.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the accident near Block 315 Bukit Batok Street 32 at about 3.30pm.

The woman was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, SCDF added.

Police investigations are ongoing.