2 pedestrians taken to hospital after being hit by car in front of Khatib Polyclinic

Two pedestrians were hit by a car while crossing the road in front of Khatib Polyclinic on Tuesday(Sept 30) morning.

A man living in the area, surnamed Huang, told 8World that he was in his living room at about 10.25am when he heard loud noises. 

He claimed that when he looked out of the window he saw two women lying on the road.

They had seemingly been hit while at the zebra crossing. One of them fell on the pavement, while the other was flung further, Huang was quoted as saying.

The car stopped after it hit a road sign and its airbags were deployed, said the resident, adding that the driver appeared to be in his 30s.

Pictures of the accident show that the car is a white Mercedes Benz.

Another witness surnamed Lin told Shin Min Daily News that both women were seriously injured, with blood all over their heads. 

The man driving the car also had blood coming out of his mouth, according to Lin.

The second pedestrian was lying on the grass in front of the polyclinic and some employees from the polyclinic administered medical aid to her, said the witness.

The police told AsiaOne they were alerted to an accident along 622 Yishun Ring Road at 10.20am on Sept 30.

Two female pedestrians, aged 67 and 81, as well as a 36-year-old male driver were conveyed conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

E-vaporisers and related components were discovered in the car and seized by the Health Sciences Authority, said the police.

The driver was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances.

Investigations are ongoing.

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bhavya.rawat@asiaone.com