Community first responder stops to help motorcyclist injured in 2-vehicle CTE accident, even notifying rider's employer

A man was driving along the Central Expressway (CTE) on Tuesday (Nov 10), when he witnessed an accident involving a car and a motorcycle.

The incident happened at about 7.45am along CTE towards the Ayer Rajah Expressway, before the Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 exit.

But instead of driving past the scene, he decided to stop and render assistance, staying with the injured motorcyclist until Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedics arrived. 

The incident was shared by the Marsiling Community Emergency and Engagement Committee (C2E) on its Facebook page the same day.

According to the post, the man, Alex Tho, used his first-aid knowledge and training to conduct an assessment of the motorcyclist's injuries.

He then stayed by the motorcyclist's side, helping him to remain still to minimise unnecessary movements that may worsen his injuries.

Tho is later seen in pictures speaking to paramedics, presumably to hand over information on the motorcyclist's condition.

Marsiling C2E also commended Tho for going beyond rendering assistance to display compassion by helping the injured motorcyclist notify his employer, after noticing that the rider was distressed about the situation.

"This is what being a community first responder is truly about. It is not just about knowing CPR, AED or first aid techniques. 

"It is about having the courage to stop, the willingness to help, and the compassion to care for someone during their most vulnerable moment," it noted.

In response to media queries, the police and SCDF said that the 37-year-old male motorcyclist was taken conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

The police added that a 35-year-old male car driver is assisting with ongoing investigations.

Who are community first responders?

C2E is a grassroot organisation of the People's Association and exists in every constituency across Singapore.

Its role is to develop and maintain community emergency preparedness plans, structures and systems through exercises and activities.

During times of emergency, these committees coordinate community resources and grassroots' emergency response efforts. 

More recently, C2E volunteers across Singapore were involved in islandwide haze mask distributions and helping to man the haze shelters.

Within each C2E, there is an organised group of volunteers known as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), comprising members who are trained to render basic first aid, crowd control, evacuation and firefighting.

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