Pedestrian, 73, dies after bus accident in Chinatown

An elderly woman died in hospital on Monday (Nov 2) after she was allegedly hit by a bus in Chinatown.

The accident involving the pedestrian and bus service 61 occurred along South Bridge Road at about 11.40am.

The police said in response to AsiaOne's queries that the 73-year-old pedestrian was unconscious when taken to hospital, where she subsequently died.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said she was taken to Singapore General Hospital.

A 41-year-old male bus driver is assisting with ongoing police investigations.

Videos shared by TikTok user wesleywes615 show the cracked windscreen of bus service 61, which also has a damaged front bumper.

A SCDF personnel is seen performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the woman.

The TikTok user told AsiaOne that a group of people from a nearby clinic also attended to the woman after the accident.

According to him, she was crossing the street when the accident happened.

In response to AsiaOne's queries, SMRT confirmed the bus was travelling along South Bridge Road when it hit a pedestrian who was crossing between vehicles.

"We are deeply saddened by the pedestrian's death and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family," said Vincent Gay, deputy managing director of SMRT Buses.

"Our care team has contacted the next of kin to offer assistance and support during this difficult time."

Gay added that no other injuries were reported at the time of the accident, and all passengers were transferred to another bus to continue their journey.

"We are cooperating with the police in their investigation," he said.

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