Don't Let Me Go,' Man Recalls Braddell Road Accident Victim Saying

Pair Stepped Up Despite Risks, Working With Others To Put Out Fire And Assist Lorry Drivers

- Fatimah Mujibah

Ms Nur Zanna, 38, and her colleague Addy Izwan were on their way to Jurong for a delivery job on May 27 when they saw a gas cylinder fly through the air along Braddell Road.

The sight was quickly followed by smoke, about two vehicles' length ahead of them, telling them that something was wrong.

Realising there was an accident there between two lorries, they then stopped their car at the side of the road near Raffles Girls' School to help, after informing the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) at about 2pm.

Before them was a scene of chaos — gas cylinders and shattered glass, from the lorries' smashed windscreens, strewn all around the two vehicles, and the driver of one of the lorries looking badly injured.

Three people, including the drivers of both lorries, were conscious when taken to hospital. One of the drivers, a 36-year-old man, later died.

While the smell of gas lingered in the air in the aftermath of the accident, Ms Zanna and Mr Addy did not hesitate to help.