Unless you are on a social media detox, you would have probably seen the viral picture of a car stuck in a walkway in Toa Payoh.
Well, here’s what happened.
Driver Accidentally Hits Preset Button, Causing Vehicle to Surge Forward
The driver allegedly pressed a preset seat adjustment button, causing his foot to get stuck on the accelerator pedal.
This led the electric vehicle to lose control and surge into a corridor of a multi-story car park in Toa Payoh, becoming wedged between pillars.
The traffic accident happened at around 2:55 PM on Monday (17 Mar 2025) on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park at Block 84C, Toa Payoh Lorong 2.
According to videos circulating on social media, a locally manufactured Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicle shot forward about 10 meters from a disabled parking space on the ground floor of the car park, crashing into a corridor connected to the car park.
The front of the vehicle was lifted, with its front wheels stuck between two pillars in the corridor. Car parts and debris were scattered on the ground.
Another video showed someone trying to reverse the electric vehicle slowly, but the bumper fell off during the process, and the headlights were also damaged. These videos went viral on social media, sparking discussions among netizens.
The Singapore Police Force confirmed to Lianhe Zaobao that they received a report about the incident.
A 55-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries but declined to be taken to the hospital.
No ambulance was called to the scene to provide assistance.
Covered Corridor Remained Closed the Day After the Incident
The 55-year-old driver with the surname Huang (name transliterated from Mandarin) told Shin Min Daily News that before the incident, he was preparing to drive out of the disabled parking space when he accidentally pressed a button, causing the seat to move forward.
His foot got stuck on the accelerator, and the electric vehicle lost control, surging forward 10 meters into the corridor.
He said the accident caused him to scratch his right arm, with no major injuries to other parts of his body.
He was lucky that kind passersby who were washing their cars witnessed the incident and helped him escape through the rear door. Foreign workers who were nearby also came to assist.
He revealed that he had a stroke 30 years ago, which affected the left side of his body, but said this did not impact his ability to drive.
When Lianhe Zaobao reporters visited the accident site on Tuesday (18 Mar) evening, the covered corridor was still closed to the public.
Authorities had cordoned off the area and placed traffic cones, forcing residents to take a detour to reach the car park. There are two disabled parking spaces directly facing the damaged corridor.
Several residents said they recognized the driver, Mr. Huang, who often moves around the HDB area.
His electric vehicle is usually parked in the disabled parking space closest to the car park exit.
Reporters eventually found Mr. Huang’s residence, but a female occupant claimed to know nothing about the incident.
A female resident with the surname Zhou (80, retiree) said she did not hear any noise when the incident occurred, but a friend called to inform her about it.
She said that Mr. Huang, the driver involved in the accident, has difficulty walking but does not need a cane and can walk slowly.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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