Lucky Plaza accident: Vivian Balakrishnan visits victims in hospital, sends condolences to families of deceased
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The aftermath of an accident at Lucky Plaza shopping centre that left two people dead. (Photo: Jalelah Abu Baker)
30 Dec 2019 06:01PM
(Updated: 30 Dec 2019 06:56PM)
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SINGAPORE: Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Monday (Dec 30) that he has paid a visit to the victims of the Lucky Plaza accident being treated at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
In a Facebook post, Dr Balakrishnan also expressed condolences to the families of the two Filipinos who died in the car crash, which happened on Sunday evening. Four people were also injured.
"Singaporeans are shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the tragic loss of life and injuries to six Filipinos at Lucky Plaza yesterday," wrote Dr Balakrishnan.
READ: Two sisters among six Filipino victims in Lucky Plaza car crash: Philippine Embassy official
Eyewitnesses said the car ran into several women as they stood on a walkway near the shopping centre. CCTV footage also emerged on Monday showing a car crashing into a railing where people had been standing, before landing on a service road leading out of Lucky Plaza's car park.
"What was supposed to be a day of rest, fellowship and celebration turned into a tragedy," said Dr Balakrishnan, adding that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was working closely with the Philippine Embassy to help the families involved.
"Our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We pray for a quick recovery for the injured."
Dr Balakrishnan said that he, along with Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower Low Yen Ling, visited the injured at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
"SPS (Manpower) Low Yen Ling and I met those who are hospitalised at Tan Tock Seng Hospital to personally convey our sympathies. We thanked them for their hard work and contributions to Singapore over many years," he wrote.
"As we prepare to welcome the New Year with our families, it is timely to also remember the invaluable contributions of those who help in our households, provide care for our family members and sacrifice so much in order to provide for their own families far away," added the minister.
Lucky Plaza car crash graphic