Emergency on Yishun Avenue: Kick‑Scooter Kid Saves Himself (Thanks to an Agile Cyclist)
Singapore’s streets are usually pretty calm, but Yishun’s traffic lights flashed an unusual “chaotic moment” last Friday (May 15) when a small child on a kick‑scooter accidentally decided the three‑lane road was his private racetrack.
The Dashcam Drama
The 30‑second clip that went viral on Facebook shows a pint‑size rider zipping in the middle lane of Yishun Avenue 8. A cyclist, cruising calmly in the far left lane, saw the potential disaster and became the hero of the moment.
- The cyclist veered right, sprang into action, and snagged the scooter before it could meet the oncoming traffic.
- Just a heartbeat later, a silver truck approaching from the opposite direction swerved to avoid the newly‑rescued duo, barely missing a crash.
- Cars around the scene slowed down, giving the daring biker the space to lift the young rider off the road to safety.
Who Are They?
The cyclist and the kid have not been identified, and we still don’t know whether they were even a “ding‑dong” family or just random strangers. Nevertheless, the two slid away from danger with the grace of a comic‑book superhero.
Public Reaction
Netizens were furious about the incident, arguing the child’s guardians had dropped the ball. Comments included:
- “Should punish or jail the parents for negligence. Only a brain‑sick person would leave a child unattended.”
- “Hold parents responsible.”
Even though the comment deck went full on angry, the overall sentiment leaned toward disgust at poor parenting.
Rule‑Check
According to the Ministry of Social and Family Development, children under 10‑11 years old must stay under adult supervision near cars, roads or car parks. Kick‑scooters themselves are prohibited on roads, and first‑timers who violate the law risk a $2,000 fine, a three‑month jail stint, or both.
