SINGAPORE: Two Malaysians are receiving treatment at a hospital in Singapore after the motorcycle they were on crashed into a lorry on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Monday (Nov 19) night.
The motorcycle pillion rider, Muhammad Hairul Nizam Soyod, 35, is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital while his companion, Hanafi Mis'adi, 23, broke his left leg and is being treated in the hospital's general ward.
Muhammad Hairul Nizam's sister, Khariol Kamariah Soyod, 40, said both victims work at a chicken rice shop in Yishun and were on their way back to Johor Baru.
It is believed they were unable to avoid crashing into the lorry that suddenly entered their lane.
She said her brother is undergoing a second surgery to stop internal bleeding from severe injuries to his hip.
"I was told that my brother was run over by the lorry. I've only been informed that both his hip bones are broken and he requires a second operation due to significant bleeding.
"The doctor said they will provide more updates once the surgery is completed," she told Bernama.
Khariol Kamariah added that Muhammad Hairul's wife and their two-year-old son are unable to visit him as they do not have passports.
"I work at the same place as my brother. So I'm representing the family to care for and visit him," she said.
Meanwhile Singapore police said a 32-year-old male driver had been arrested for careless driving and causing grievous hurt. Police investigations are ongoing.
The Malaysian High Commission in Singapore, in a statement on road safety, advised Malaysian motorcyclists to remain vigilant at all times.
According to police statistics, the number of fatalities from road accidents in Singapore increased from 108 in 2022 to 136 in 2023, with half of the deaths involving motorcyclists and pillion riders. – Bernama
