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Woman arrested for drink-driving after Amoy Street collision
A 25-year-old female motorist was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a traffic accident in Singapore's central business district. Two people were conveyed to hospital following the incident.
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The woman was detained by police at the scene of the accident on Amoy Street on suspicion of drink-driving offences. A 25-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were both conveyed conscious to hospital for medical assessment and treatment. Investigations into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing. Under Singapore law, motorists caught driving with alcohol exceeding the prescribed limit face penalties including fines of up to SGD 1,000 for first-time offenders, imprisonment terms, and mandatory driving license disqualification. The Traffic Police have appealed to motorists to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol to ensure road safety for all road users.