Gruesome accident at Tampines St 45 T JUNCTION - RIP

[Sinkie]

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Tampines accident update: Harsher penalties for errant drivers in the works


By Jalelah Abu Baker

Harsher penalties will be meted out to errant road users, more speed cameras will be installed and more Traffic Police officers will deployed on the roads.

Second Minister for Home Affairs S. Iswaran revealed these slew of measures on the sidelines of a familiarisation visit to the Security Command Thursday morning.

Do it for Tampines....this is a town badly managed waiting for MORE accidents to happen.

Lamp-post can fall and kill someone ---> In Tampines

Rusted blacony rail where childe fell through and died ---> In Tampines

Fire in housing block ---> In Tampines

No cycling paths, no thanks to Irene Ng Lee ---> In Tampines

 

[Debonerman]

Do it for Tampines....this is a town badly managed waiting for MORE accidents to happen.

Lamp-post can fall and kill someone ---> In Tampines

Rusted blacony rail where childe fell through and died ---> In Tampines

Fire in housing block ---> In Tampines

No cycling paths, no thanks to Irene Ng Lee ---> In Tampines

Small small matter only. Don't Ptaderise it.........I'm retiring anyway.......will be fucking busy......$125 million.......$127 million 865,000.........$132 million 473,888.......................................

 

[laksaboy]

If I were a parent, I most certainly do not want my kids to grow up in Tampines. Seems like an unsafe and poorly managed town to me.

 

[PhilOakey]

Errant drivers could face harsher penalties
By Sara Grosse | Posted: 31 January 2013 1516 hrs

Flowers left behind at the accident site along Tampines Ave 9 where two boys were hit by a cement truck on 28 January. (Saifulbahri Ismail, Channel NewsAsia)

SINGAPORE: Second Minister for Home Affairs S Iswaran said there are some possible areas that the authorities are looking into -- errant drivers could face harsher penalties, while more speed cameras will be installed and more Traffic Police officers will be deployed to make the roads safer.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a visit to the Police Security Command on Thursday, Mr Iswaran highlighted concerns such as speeding and beating the red light.

He said the authorities will step up road safety in areas that are more prone to accidents and better protect road users, such as young and elderly pedestrians.

Mr Iswaran said besides enforcement and penalties, road users have to be educated.

His comments came on the heels of an accident in Tampines on Monday, when two boys died after they were hit by a cement mixer.

Asked about a suggestion by Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng to re-route heavy vehicles in residential estates, Mr Iswaran said it is not possible to completely avoid having heavy vehicles going through residential areas.

He said heavy vehicle drivers have to understand their responsibilities because the accidents they could be involved in have severe consequences.

- CNA/ck

 

[PhilOakey]

Tampines accident funeral: 600 people bid final farewell to the two brothers

Published on Jan 31, 2013

Some 600 friends, relatives and strangers turned up on Thursday afternoon to say their final good-bye to the two brothers who were killed in a horrific accident in Tampines on Monday. -- ST PHOTO: GOH SHI TING

By Derrick Ho And Goh Shi Ting

Some 600 friends, relatives and strangers turned up on Thursday afternoon to say their final good-bye to the two brothers who were killed in a horrific accident in Tampines on Monday.

As gospel music played, the coffins of Nigel Yap, 13, and his seven-year-old brother Donavan were carried out of the void deck of the family's Tampines Street 44 home into two hearses.

Following behind were their parents, Mr Francis Yap, 39, Madam Suliani Ang, 38, relatives, neighbours, friends and well-wishers.

They had earlier attended a 15-minute service where two pastors led the crowd in singing hymns and saying their last prayers.

The entourage is headed to Mandai Crematorium which will be the two brothers' final resting place.

The boys were killed when their bicycle was hit by a cement mixer truck at the junction of Tampines Avenue 9 and Tampines Street 45 on Monday evening.

The driver is currently out on bail and his licence has been suspended.

 

[winnipegjets]

Do it for Tampines....this is a town badly managed waiting for MORE accidents to happen.
No cycling paths, no thanks to Irene Ng Lee ---> In Tampines

Is she busy golfing as well? This is a PAP ward, this can't be. PAP MPs are cream of the crops.

 

[winnipegjets]

Accident happened because both parties were inattentive. It also happened when one party "insisted" in crossing if he/she had the right of way. We need to emphasize to our children "do not cross even if light is in your favour if the vehicle does not appear to be stopping."

Who knows what happened? Here's one possible scenario - The boys saw the lights in their favour, checked that the traffic has stopped and started to cross. The truck came along and decided to turn, observing that there was no oncoming traffic, but the driver didn't check if there was pedestrians in his path.

It is time to stop putting the blame on the kids. Let them rest in peace. If they were in the wrong, they have already paid with their lives. If they were not, they are already dead. So, let the dead rest in peace.

 

[PhilOakey]

Mother of Tampines accident victims will donate their CNY clothes to charity

AsiaOne
Friday, Feb 01, 2013

SINGAPORE - The parents of Nigel and Donovan Yap, who were killed in the tragic traffic accident in Tampines on Monday, say they will be donating the boys' brand new clothes.

The clothes were bought in preparation for the Lunar New Year, and it will be a waste to throw them away, said the boys' mother, Madam Suliani Ang, 38.

Nigel, 13, and Donovan, 7, were killed when the bicycle they were on was hit by a cement mixer at a junction.

In an interview with the Shin Min Daily News, Madam Ang said the donation would in a way, be a way to do good on behalf of the boys and "allow their love to spread in this world".

"We'll use our sons' love to love others, and give back to society," said Madam Ang.

She discussed it with her husband, Mr Francis Yap, 39, before coming to the decision. The couple will also be donating clothes that the boys have never worn before to charity.

But Madam Ang says she intends to keep the boys' school uniforms as well as their favourite outfits for rememberance.

The couple told the Chinese evening daily that they are still trying to cope with their loss, and will require some time to adjust.

They also thanked their employers for being understanding during this trying time. Mr Yap revealed that his boss asked him to not to worry about work, but to focus on taking care of his wife and wait until their emotions have settled.

Won't be moving

Despite advice from relatives to move out of their home and away from the "bad memories", Madam Ang says she intends to stay as she will miss the place where the boys grew up.

But Madam Ang admits that seeing the boys' belongings around the house makes her sad, but said she will get round to packing them up one day.

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[PhilOakey]

Tampines accident: Parents touched by handwritten note from President

AsiaOne
Friday, Feb 01, 2013

SINGAPORE - President Tony Tan sent a handwritten letter to the parents of the 2 boys who were killed in Monday's accident in Tampines, offering his condolences.

He wrote that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the accident while he was overseas.

"My wife and I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences for your sudden loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult moment," wrote President Tan.

The parents of Nigel and Donovan Yap, Mr Francips Yap and Madam Suliani Ang, said they were very touched and surprised to receive the letter on Thursday.

The letter was hand-delivered to their doorstep in the evening.

Said Mr Yap: "We're nobodies, yet the President and other MPs have all shown their care and concern for us, we really appreciate it."

Ministers from Tampines GRC, including Education Minister Heng Swee Kiat, Senior Minister of State Mr Masagos and member of parliament Mr Baey Yam Keng had attended the wake, the Shin Min Daily News reported.

Madam Ang revealed this morning they also received a consolatory message from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. His secretary was at the wake and transmitted the PM's message to them.

The couple once again expressed their gratitude for the support and encouragement shown by Singaporeans from all walks of life during this time.

Nearly 1,000 people turned up at the funeral yesterday to bid a final farewell to Nigel, 13, and Donovan, 7.

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[Prophet]

Said Mr Yap: "We're nobodies, yet the President and other MPs have all shown their care and concern for us, we really appreciate it."

Nearly 1,000 people turned up at the funeral yesterday to bid a final farewell to Nigel, 13, and Donovan, 7.

Obviously, the SAF personnel were forced to attend the fuckin' wake. Nobody? Yah, you fuckin' hell swore allegiance to that jiak liao bee. Let a curse be double upon your family!!

 

[Travellor]

RIP.....

let the loss of their young lives not be in vain.....

 

[Sinkie]

I like to make it very clear here. The single most effective reason why the Tampines accident was so high profiled and known to many and affecting many who came to the wake and offered help and prayers was because of the graphic image of the boys been crushed by the mixer truck.

If there were no images to show how terribly the deaths were, not many will be able to express their support and anger.

Simple as that.

 

[Travellor]

I like to make it very clear here. The single most effective reason why the Tampines accident was so high profiled and known to many and affecting many who came to the wake and offered help and prayers was because of the graphic image of the boys been crushed by the mixer truck.

If there were no images to show how terribly the deaths were, not many will be able to express their support and anger.



Simple as that.

stark as that sounds I agree!!

the fact that this accident had not gotten swept under the farkin carpet like most other accidents was because the horrible way which they perished had left an indelible dent on our minds!! This in turn spurred on the discussion and fury of some of the readers here to give vent to a lot of frustrations and observations of the farked up condition of the law as well as the enforcement of it from the point of view as road users of sinkieland....

that is why the government needs to let people openly talk and discuss because if not for the open display and frank disclosures here....would there be the present reaction from this monkey government???

up your points bro! steady point made!!

 

[laksaboy]

I like to make it very clear here. The single most effective reason why the Tampines accident was so high profiled and known to many and affecting many who came to the wake and offered help and prayers was because of the graphic image of the boys been crushed by the mixer truck.

If there were no images to show how terribly the deaths were, not many will be able to express their support and anger.

Simple as that.

Precisely. And some twit kept bumping that silly, inconsequential poll to prove some inane point about 'being sensitive to the deceased family'.

Most people have a short term memory, and this piece of news, and the gory pics, will be all but forgotten in a few weeks time when bigger news and greater scandals arrive and eclipse them.

 

[Sinkie]

stark as that sounds I agree!!

the fact that this accident had not gotten swept under the farkin carpet like most other accidents was because the horrible way which they perished had left an indelible dent on our minds!! This in turn spurred on the discussion and fury of some of the readers here to give vent to a lot of frustrations and observations of the farked up condition of the law as well as the enforcement of it from the point of view as road users of sinkieland....

that is why the government needs to let people openly talk and discuss because if not for the open display and frank disclosures here....would there be the present reaction from this monkey government???

up your points bro! steady point made!!

Exactly.

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[Leongsam]

An average of 200 people are killed on Singapore roads annually.

Will the politicians and presidents be involved in the other 198 or do they only make their presence felt when it's politically expedient?

 

[Unrepented]

Please..........Mr Yap, you are born by your parents......you are somebody......president, mps or kings, they are just like you and me......

MichaelpumpHer shows speaker of house is also human.........what the fuck is so different about them, you and me

Tampines accident: Parents touched by handwritten note from President

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Said Mr Yap: "We're nobodies, yet the President and other MPs have all shown their care and concern for us, we really appreciate it."

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[Unrepented]

In this, you speak the truth.

I like to make it very clear here. The single most effective reason why the Tampines accident was so high profiled and known to many and affecting many who came to the wake and offered help and prayers was because of the graphic image of the boys been crushed by the mixer truck.

If there were no images to show how terribly the deaths were, not many will be able to express their support and anger.

Simple as that.

 

[KNNBGCB]

Rest In Peace, cherish your love ones before they are gone.

 

[BubbleTea]

RIP BOYS.....my condolences....