SINGAPORE: In a disturbing incident that unfolded in the early hours of Monday (May 26), a young woman was spotted walking precariously along a road divider on Simon Road, alarming both motorists and pedestrians.
The episode occurred at around 1:40 a.m., according to an eyewitness who spoke to Stomp. The witness described the woman as appearing disoriented and behaving erratically, deliberately stepping toward oncoming traffic.
“She was walking along the divider and trying to jump onto the road when vehicles approached,” the eyewitness recounted, “We suspected she was either trying to stage a fake accident or attempting suicide.”
The witness added that a man was nearby and “was talking on the phone and walked past the woman, likely updating someone about what was happening.”
Concerned bystanders alerted the authorities, and police officers soon arrived at the scene. Officers engaged with the woman in an attempt to calm her down before she was eventually escorted into a police vehicle.
In response to media queries, the police confirmed they received a call for assistance along Simon Road at approximately 12:25 am. A 21-year-old woman was subsequently apprehended under Section 7(1) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008. She was conscious when conveyed to the hospital.
No injuries were reported during the incident, but the unusual and alarming behaviour left several witnesses shaken.
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or mental health issues, help is available.
Mental health helplines
- Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
- Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24-hour CareText via WhatsApp)
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928
- Tinkle Friend (for children): 1800-274-4788
- Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1
- Women’s Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Counselling helplines
- Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252
- Touch Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555
- Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180
- Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366
- We Care Community Services: 3165-8017
Online resources
- mindline.sg
- eC2.sg
- www.tinklefriend.sg
- www.chat.mentalhealth.sg
- carey.carecorner.org.sg (for ages 13-25)
- limitless.sg/talk (for ages 12-25)
If you are in distress or know someone who needs support, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone.
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