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Three hospitalised after nine-vehicle collision on East Coast Parkway

A nine-vehicle accident involving six cars and three taxis occurred on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) on Wednesday (3 Oct), blocking two lanes. Three people were hospitalised, including a taxi driver and passenger. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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Three hospitalised after nine-vehicle collision on East Coast Parkway

SINGAPORE: A major accident involving six cars and three taxis took place on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) in Singapore on Thursday (3 Oct) causing significant traffic disruption.

The pile-up, which involved nine vehicles in total, blocked two lanes on the expressway towards Changi Airport, after the Fort Road exit.

The incident led to three people being hospitalised.

Footage circulating on social media showed the aftermath of the accident, with nine vehicles, including taxis and cars, some of which were stacked on top of each other.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the incident at approximately 5.20pm.

SCDF confirmed that three individuals were taken to Raffles Hospital.

The injured include a 67-year-old male taxi driver, a 76-year-old passenger in the taxi, and a 34-year-old woman who was driving one of the cars involved.

All three were reported to be conscious when they were transported to the hospital.

Police investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

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