Driver taken to hospital after crane topples and crushes van in Sengkang

SINGAPORE — A crane involved in works at a construction site in Sengkang toppled over and fell on a van.

The accident took place on the afternoon of April 9 in Punggol Road, near the junction of Compassvale Street.

In a photograph taken by a Straits Times reader, the fallen crane can be seen lying on its side, with its boom stretching across the width of the road and resting on a white van, which appeared crushed by the impact.

Emergency medical services were seen at the accident site.

Responding to queries from The Straits Times, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the accident at 4.55pm which took place at the junction of Punggol Road and Compassvale Street.

One person was taken to Sengkang General Hospital, SCDF said.

Housewife Mdm Tan told ST she was at home when she heard a loud crash,

The 60-year-old said: "Following that I heard a lot of whistles. So I came out to see what happened. Very lucky there's only one vehicle, but I heard there are no injuries."

When ST visited the scene, five police cars were at the scene of the accident and multiple police motorbikes could be seen blocking the road.

A poster seen on the construction site's hoarding indicates that the worksite is operated by national water agency PUB.

The Straits Times has contacted the police, PUB and the Manpower Ministry for more information.

This is a developing story.

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