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Two dead in Tampines multi-vehicle collision; hit-and-run suspects sought
A fatal traffic accident in Tampines has claimed two lives, with authorities launching a search for occupants of a vehicle that fled the scene. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision involving multiple vehicles and a motorcycle.
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Two people died following a traffic collision in Tampines involving at least one car, a motorcycle, and another vehicle, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred as emergency services responded to reports of the accident in the eastern neighbourhood.
Investigators are actively searching for the driver and passenger of one of the vehicles involved, who left the scene before police officers arrived. The departure of these individuals has been classified as a hit-and-run, prompting officers to appeal for information from witnesses or members of the public who may have observed the incident or the fleeing vehicle.
The Singapore Police Force has cordoned off the accident site as investigations continue into the cause of the collision. Preliminary inquiries are examining factors including vehicle speed, road conditions, and the sequence of events that led to the fatal outcome.
Members of the public with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the missing occupants are urged to contact the police non-emergency line or submit details online. Authorities are particularly seeking dash-cam footage or eyewitness accounts that could assist in locating those responsible for the hit-and-run.