SINGAPORE - A 53-year-old woman was killed in an accident involving a van in Hougang early Wednesday (March 2) morning.

Responding to queries from The Straits Times, police said it received a call about the accident, which occurred along Hougang Street 52, at around 4.55am.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene, a police spokesman said.

The 54-year-old male van driver was arrested for causing death by a negligent act.

Photos of the accident's aftermath were posted by Facebook user Lim Loon Qian, which showed a blue police tent and several police officers at the scene.

According to Mr Lim, the victim was on her morning jog when she was hit by the fast-moving van.

Police investigations are ongoing.