Sticky situation: SCDF fire engine gets stuck in mud at Sengkang
A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engine became stuck in mud at a residential estate in Sengkang after routine safety checks. The incident has prompted a review of the accessway's structural integrity.
Why it matters
It raises questions about the maintenance and design standards of fire accessways in modern residential developments.
A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engine found itself in a sticky situation after its wheels got stuck in mud at a BTO estate in Sengkang on Thursday (Sept 24).
The incident happened at about 3.50pm along a fire engine accessway off Block 338A Anchorvale Crescent at Anchorvale Parkview.
A video of the incident posted on social media shows an electric pump ladder from Punggol Fire Station with its rear wheel stuck in the mud.
Visuals of the aftermath show deep groove marks in at least three areas of the accessway.
@asiaone Firefighters worked with a contractor to move the fire engine back onto firm ground, before driving it back to the fire station. #sgnews #Singapore #Firefighter #HDB ♬ original sound - AsiaOne
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