Woodlands Wreck: Dashcam Drama, Foodpanda Rider, and a 7‑Year‑Old Cry‑Out
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the usually peaceful Woodlands area turned into a scene of chaos when a car, a motorcycle, and a van collided at Woodlands Ring Road. Eight people later met the front lines of the city’s emergency services, all with injuries that were moderate at worst.
What Went Down
- It all started as the dashcam‑car did a lazy turn.
- A vehicle from the opposite lane surged onto the road, bumping straight into a 19‑year‑old Foodpanda rider on his motorcycle.
- The rider was launched into the air like a pizza topping, before the same car slammed into a van that was’s busy carrying a team of three.
- After the impact, a little girl in the van, aged 7, started crying, whispering in Mandarin, “Mummy, my head hurts badly.”
Who Got Involved
- Motorcyclist: 19‑year‑old, taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
- Van: Driven by a 43‑year‑old man, with two passengers – a 29‑year‑old woman and the aforementioned 7‑year‑old girl.
- All four were fully conscious when doctors at the hospital swabbed their injuries.
Response on the Ground
The Singapore Civil Defence Force swiftly sent two ambulances to the scene at approximately 2:04 pm.
Police Perspective
“We were alerted about a crash involving a car, a motorcycle, and a van on Woodlands Ring Road heading toward Woodlands Drive 71,” a police spokesperson told the Straits Times.
Foodpanda’s Take
Due to privacy concerns, Foodpanda spokespeople said they were unable to provide further comments at the moment.
Bottom Line
Everyone involved survived the crash with injuries that were no alarms loud enough to report—a testament to the city’s rapid response and a reminder that looking out for one another can save lives.
