Passers-by rush to rescue boy, 9, who was trapped under car

Nearly 10 passers-by rushed to the rescue of a nine-year-old boy who was trapped under a car in an accident at Geylang East Avenue 1 yesterday (Jan 18) at around 3.50pm.

The boy was crossing the road at a raised zebra crossing when he was hit by the car, trapping him underneath.

According to eyewitnesses, eight or nine passers-by came to the boy's aid and attempted to lift the car to free him, reports The Straits Times.

They managed to free the boy within five minutes.

A bystander said that the boy emerged with his legs covered in blood.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) praised the heroic act of the bystanders in a Facebook post: "Real heroes don't wear capes."

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In response to media queries, the police said that they were alerted to the accident at 3.51pm.

The boy was conscious when sent to KK Women's and Children's Hospital, a police spokesman said.

Police investigations are ongoing.