Tuesday May 29, 8:17 PM
SINGAPORE: A cyclist died in a collision with a taxi early Tuesday morning.
Police say the accident happened at 2.10am.
The cyclist, in his 70s, was pedalling along Kallang Road towards Lavender Street, when he moved to the right.
That was when the taxi hit the bicycle's rear.
The cyclist suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Civil Defence officers minutes later (at 2.15am).
The taxi driver, who in his mid-50s, is assisting police in their investigations.
Witnesses are asked to call 1800-547-1818. - CNA/yy