Netizens lament the death of 72-year-old in accident on his first day of work as school-bus driver
A 72-year-old driver passed away in the hospital after his van skidded and crashed near Redhill MRT Station.
The victim was taken to the Singapore General Hospital, where he died while unconscious.
The accident has sparked comments from netizens who expressed their condolences and concern over elderly workers in Singapore.
Some lamented the fact that the driver had to work at the age of 72, despite being of retirement age and should have been allowed to retire with dignity.
Others suggested that the cut-off age for driving should be a maximum of 70 years old and called on the government to do more to support elderly citizens.
