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Driver arrested for drink-driving after crash in Ang Mo Kio
A motorist was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a traffic accident in which the vehicle mounted a road divider and crashed through a railing. Emergency services responded to the scene in Ang Mo Kio on Monday morning.
LSN Singapore ·
The Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force responded to reports of a traffic incident in the Ang Mo Kio area at approximately 10am. According to initial accounts, a vehicle had struck a road divider before colliding with and breaching a protective railing at the location.
Following preliminary investigations at the scene, the driver was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The individual remains in police custody pending further inquiries.
No other details regarding injuries, vehicle damage or the circumstances leading to the collision have been disclosed. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The accident marks another reminder of the dangers posed by impaired driving on Singapore roads. Motorists convicted of drink-driving face penalties including fines, license suspension and potential imprisonment under local traffic laws.