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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Singapore police probe MRT track trespass after clip emerges online (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, June 12 — A police investigation is under way in Singapore after a video emerged online showing a person walking along an MRT track between Simei and Tanah Merah stations, raising serious safety concerns. The footage, which appears to have been taken by the individual himself, shows an oncoming train carrying passengers before the man crosses the tracks after it passes. The area is near construction works for viaducts connected to the upcoming East Coast Integrated Depot. Responding to Channel News Asia's queries yesterday, SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai confirmed the rail operator was aware of the incident and had lodged a police report. 'We take a serious view of this incident, as track trespassing poses severe safety risks,' said Lam. 'Such reckless actions not only endanger the individual but can also cause service disruptions, affecting many commuters. When emergency brakes are applied, there is also a risk of causing injury to commuters onboard the train.' Lam added that SMRT is cooperating fully with the police in the ongoing investigation.
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- AsiaOne
'Why do such dangerous things': Netizens enraged as video from MRT track goes viral, Singapore News
Public transport operator SMRT has lodged a police report after a video showing an individual filming on the train tracks was widely circulated on social media. The video was taken in dimly lit conditions, and minimal footsteps can be heard as a train was passing by. It is not sure when the video was recorded, but it has been making the rounds across multiple social media platforms, drawing increasing public attention. It garnered 28.2k views on TikTok as at Thursday (June 12) afternoon, while a version posted on the Facebook page Complaint Singapore has received 9.4k views. The Instagram account Singapura Legends has recorded the highest traction, with 28.6k views. The footage has sparked widespread concern among netizens, many of whom expressed shock over the individual's actions. One user questioned, 'How on earth (did) he access that in the first place?' while another asked, 'Why did he do such dangerous things?' Another netizen described the incident as a 'life-endangering action'. In response to AsiaOne's queries on Thursday, the president of SMRT Trains, Lam Sheau Kai, said that SMRT is aware of a video circulating on social media showing footage taken from the MRT track. The video was filmed between Simei and Tanah Merah stations, where nearby construction work is ongoing for new viaducts connecting to the future East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID). Lam also noted "we take a serious view of this incident, as track trespassing poses severe safety risks". SMRT added that such reckless actions not only endanger the individual but can also cause service disruptions, affecting many commuters. When emergency brakes are applied, there is also a risk of causing injury to commuters onboard the train. Under the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations, any unauthorised entry into MRT tunnels or tracks is considered a serious offence. Offenders found guilty of trespassing may face a fine of up to $500. Police investigations are ongoing. [[nid:718670]]
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- AsiaOne
'Why do such dangerous things': Video from MRT track circulates online, SMRT lodges police report, Singapore News
Public transport operator SMRT has lodged a police report after a video showing an individual filming on the train tracks was widely circulated on social media. The video was taken in dimly lit conditions, and minimal footsteps can be heard as a train was passing by. It is not sure when the video was recorded, but it has been making the rounds across multiple social media platforms, drawing increasing public attention. It garnered 28.2k views on TikTok as at Thursday (June 12) afternoon, while a version posted on the Facebook page Complaint Singapore has received 9.4k views. The Instagram account Singapura Legends has recorded the highest traction, with 28.6k views. The footage has sparked widespread concern among netizens, many of whom expressed shock over the individual's actions. One user questioned, 'How on earth (did) he access that in the first place?' while another asked, 'Why did he do such dangerous things?' Another netizen described the incident as a 'life-endangering action'. In response to AsiaOne's queries on Thursday, the president of SMRT Trains, Lam Sheau Kai, said that SMRT is aware of a video circulating on social media showing footage taken from the MRT track. The video was filmed between Simei and Tanah Merah stations, where nearby construction work is ongoing for new viaducts connecting to the future East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID). Lam also noted "we take a serious view of this incident, as track trespassing poses severe safety risks". SMRT added that such reckless actions not only endanger the individual but can also cause service disruptions, affecting many commuters. When emergency brakes are applied, there is also a risk of causing injury to commuters onboard the train. Under the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations, any unauthorised entry into MRT tunnels or tracks is considered a serious offence. Offenders found guilty of trespassing may face a fine of up to $500. Police investigations are ongoing. [[nid:718670]]
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
SMRT files police report over social media video taken from MRT tracks
SINGAPORE – Train operator SMRT has filed a police report after footage that appears to have been taken from an MRT track made the rounds on social media from June 10. The video, which was shared on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page, was taken in dimly lit conditions and shows a train passing by on a nearby track. The person taking the video later moves closer to the train before crossing the tracks. It is not clear when the video was taken. In response to queries from The Straits Times, SMRT said on June 11 that it is aware of the video. 'The video footage was captured between Simei and Tanah Merah stations where nearby construction works are ongoing for new viaducts connecting to the future East Coast Integrated Depot,' SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai said in a statement. 'We take a serious view of this incident as track trespassing poses severe safety risks,' he said. 'Such reckless actions not only endanger the individual but can also cause service disruptions, affecting many commuters. When emergency brakes are applied, there is also a risk of causing injury to commuters on board the train.' Mr Lam added that SMRT has reported the incident to the police and is cooperating with investigations. The police on June 11 confirmed that a report was made and investigations are ongoing. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
International Business Times
2 days ago
- International Business Times
SMRT Files Police Report Over Viral Social Media Video Shot from MRT Tracks
SMRT, the train operator, has filed a police investigation after footage purportedly obtained from an MRT track circulated on social media beginning June 10. The video, which was shared on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page, was filmed under low-light conditions and shows a train going past on nearby track. The individual recording the footage later gets closer to the train before crossing the tracks. It's unclear when the footage was taken. On Wednesday, June 11, SMRT told The Straits Times that it is aware of the video. "The video footage was captured between Simei and Tanah Merah stations where nearby construction works are ongoing for new viaducts connecting to the future East Coast Integrated Depot," SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai said in a statement. He added, "We take a serious view of this incident as track trespassing poses severe safety risks." "Such reckless actions not only endanger the individual but can also cause service disruptions, affecting many commuters. When emergency brakes are applied, there is also a risk of causing injury to commuters on board the train." Lam further added that SMRT has reported the incident to the Singapore police and is cooperating with the investigations. The police also verified that a report was filed, and that investigations are ongoing.
