Taxi driver taken to hospital after hit-and-run involving car travelling against flow of traffic

SINGAPORE - A taxi driver was taken to hospital following an accident with another car in Potong Pasir on Wednesday morning.

A video posted on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page showed the aftermath of the accident.

A red Nissan car, which was travelling against the flow of traffic, appeared to have collided with a ComfortDelGro taxi.

In the video footage, the red Nissan can be seen reversing and driving off after coming into contact with the taxi.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, the police said it was alerted to the hit-and-run accident that took place in Potong Pasir Avenue 1 towards Wan Tho Avenue at 12.37am.

The 63-year-old taxi driver was conscious when taken to the hospital, said the police, who added that a 42-year-old female driver is assisting with investigations.

An eyewitness who lives nearby and wished to remain anonymous told ST that passers-by had heard a loud bang and went to assist both parties.

“About five minutes later, the red car started reversing and moved forward,” said the resident, adding that the gathered crowd thought the driver may have wanted to move the car or turn it to face the correct direction.

“But she drove away from the scene, with people yelling for her to stop.”