Driver arrested for drink driving following Marina Bay accident

Police arrested a driver on suspicion of drink driving following a motor vehicle accident at Marina Bay on Sunday. The arrest came after members of the public helped free the motorist, who had become trapped inside the damaged vehicle following the collision.

Accounts of the incident, which circulated on social media, indicated that a group of bystanders worked together to extricate the driver from the vehicle while emergency services responded to the scene.

The driver is assisting police with investigations into the accident. Preliminary investigations suggest that alcohol may have been a contributing factor to the incident.

The Marina Bay Police Division is appealing to any witnesses who may have additional information about the accident to come forward. Members of the public are reminded of the dangers of drink driving and the severe penalties under Singapore law for driving under the influence of alcohol.