One person taken to hospital after explosion at Audi service centre in Ubi
Preliminary investigation indicates that a fire had occurred in the motor room of the building located on the ground floor, says SCDF.
The aftermath of an explosion at the Audi service centre at 55 Ubi Road 1 on Mar 7, 2023. (Photos: CNA/Clara Lee)
07 Mar 2023 01:50PM (Updated: 07 Mar 2023 05:33PM)
SINGAPORE: A person was taken to hospital and about 100 people were evacuated after an explosion at the Audi service centre in Ubi on Tuesday (Mar 7).
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was called to 55 Ubi Road 1 at about 8.55am and noticed that a section of the exterior wall on the side of the building had collapsed.
In an update at 3.56pm, SCDF said preliminary investigation indicates that a fire had occurred in the motor room of the building located on the ground floor.
The fire had burnt itself out before SCDF's arrival, it added.
"We understand that prior to SCDF's arrival, a few members of the public had used fire extinguishers upon seeing smoke emitting from the motor room."
In the midst of their efforts, one person fell down and sustained abrasion to both hands, said SCDF, adding that the person was taken to Raffles Hospital and there were no other reported injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
An Audi spokesperson said that the building has been closed off to facilitate ongoing investigations.
The service centre will also remain shut until further notice.
"Audi Singapore is working with the relevant authorities to identify the cause," added the spokesperson.
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Preliminary investigation indicates that a fire had occurred in the motor room of the building located on the ground floor, says SCDF.
The aftermath of an explosion at the Audi service centre at 55 Ubi Road 1 on Mar 7, 2023. (Photos: CNA/Clara Lee)
07 Mar 2023 01:50PM (Updated: 07 Mar 2023 05:33PM)
SINGAPORE: A person was taken to hospital and about 100 people were evacuated after an explosion at the Audi service centre in Ubi on Tuesday (Mar 7).
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was called to 55 Ubi Road 1 at about 8.55am and noticed that a section of the exterior wall on the side of the building had collapsed.
In an update at 3.56pm, SCDF said preliminary investigation indicates that a fire had occurred in the motor room of the building located on the ground floor.
The fire had burnt itself out before SCDF's arrival, it added.
"We understand that prior to SCDF's arrival, a few members of the public had used fire extinguishers upon seeing smoke emitting from the motor room."
In the midst of their efforts, one person fell down and sustained abrasion to both hands, said SCDF, adding that the person was taken to Raffles Hospital and there were no other reported injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
An Audi spokesperson said that the building has been closed off to facilitate ongoing investigations.
The service centre will also remain shut until further notice.
"Audi Singapore is working with the relevant authorities to identify the cause," added the spokesperson.
This story came from a reader tip-off. If you would like to send in information, photos or videos about something newsworthy, submit your news tips on CNA Eyewitness.
Source: CNA/mi/lk(rj)
