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Large lorry tips over at Pioneer Road North; trapped driver rescued by SCDF

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A lorry driver was trapped in his seat after the vehicle toppled over, spilling its contents, along Pioneer Road North on Friday (Mar 25).

A video of the multi-vehicle accident was posted on the Facebook page Singapore Atrium Sale.

It showed the large lorry tipped over a road divider while another lorry and a car were affected by the accident.

Photo: FB screengrab/Singapore Atrium Sale

The contents in the lorry spilt over to the other side of the road.

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The incident resulted in traffic, with motorists having only one-lane access through the area.

Photo: FB screengrab/Singapore Atrium Sale

Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedics and officers were spotted on the scene, rescuing a person from the vehicle.

Photo: FB screengrab/Singapore Atrium Sale

“A person was found trapped in the driver’s seat,” said SCDF in a Channel News Asia report.

Hydraulic rescue equipment was used to extricate the man, who was later taken to National University Hospital while conscious.

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Investigations are ongoing.

Members from the online community urged road users to practice extra caution and drive safely to avoid accidents.

“Drive carefully to return home to loved ones,” commented a Facebook user.

“An observation. These truck drivers are frequently quite reckless. I hope this driver is not seriously injured,” added a Facebook user while another wondered if the lorry was overloaded and what caused it to lose balance. /TISG

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