4 taken to hospital after accident in Old Airport Road, police investigations ongoing

Four individuals were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital following a two-car collision near the Old Airport Road Food Centre in Singapore. The accident occurred at the junction of Old Airport Road and Cassia Link around 10:25 pm. Emergency responders found one driver trapped in their vehicle and used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the individual. All four occupants, including two drivers and two passengers aged between 27 and 53, were conscious upon hospital admission. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and police were on the scene, with a fire engine, two tow trucks, and multiple officers managing the incident and the resulting traffic disruption. One of the vehicles sustained significant front-end damage, causing a blockage that affected traffic flow in the area. As a result, eight bus services were temporarily diverted, according to advisories issued via the MyTransport app shortly after the accident. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the collision. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic management in busy urban areas, especially near popular locations such as the Old Airport Road Food Centre. The prompt response by emergency services ensured that those involved received timely medical attention and that traffic disruptions were managed efficiently.