Tanjong Katong sinkhole: 1 CECA hero Site foreman & 3 CECA hero workers rescued driver with nylon rope within 2-3 minutes, where are the sinkies?

[NanoSpeed]

My clear mind told me that subbiah was talking cock.

Same like once, I engaged someone from carousel to paint my house. I wasn't awared he was a ah neh foreign worker painter. Our appt time for him to come was 10am. At 1020am I texted him to ask him his whereabout, he leeplied already reached. But I waited again until 1pm then he reached.

You missed my point. My question is do these 2 statements of fact contradict each other ? The first time when Subbiah saw the car in the hole, the driver had already exited the car. Then when Subbiah threw the rope to her, the woman had to open her car door (even though she had already exited the car) to reach for it.

 

[True Believer]

pls make a distinction. Bangalahs are not CECAs. These are Banglahs. CECA cheebais wil be the first to run and hide, and call their ah ma and ah pas on the phone

To be fair to S'poreans, the Bangla construction workers had the equipment, were appropriately dressed and were onsite to spring into action immediately. If you and I were passersby dressed in streetwear, would we dive into that sinkhole? We would probably end up as another victim to be rescued.

 

[True Believer]

Look at the picture. There is a construction site next to the sink hole. They were digging something with an excavator and caused the sand to erode and hence the sinkhole. These workers from the construction site, likely the same ones that caused the sinkhole.

Even if the construction workers caused the sinkhole, which I doubt, they certainly made up for any mistake by rescuing the driver. Please refrain from continuing to spout nonsense on this forum.

 

[Truthspeak]

Look at the picture. There is a construction site next to the sink hole. They were digging something with an excavator and caused the sand to erode and hence the sinkhole. These workers from the construction site, likely the same ones that caused the sinkhole.

This TS is a blind man

 

[WangChuk]

nowadays 99% of the workforce in construction industry are imported talents and workers ... sinkies too expensive for them to employ .... sinkies find the salary offer to low to even survive and feed family ....

 

[True Believer]

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The lady driver did not panic, but managed to climb out of the car, which made the rescue possible. The migrant workers lifted her to safety w/o having to enter the sink hole because they had a rope. S'porean passersby w/o proper equipment would have only gotten in the way.

 

[jurongkechil]

Risk own life save people. Respect much..

 

[True Believer]

Risk own life save people. Respect much..

The driver was composed enough to climb to where she could be rescued. Panic-stricken idiots will likely drown if they are seated at the back of an open top truck that crashes into the S'pore River because they will try to lower the tailboard and exit the vehicle 1 by 1 in the water. LOL!

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Netizens praise migrant workers who rescued driver after sinkhole incident at Tanjong Katong Road South
After a car plunged into a sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Road South on 26 July 2025, migrant workers nearby were filmed rushing to save the driver. Netizens praised their bravery, noting the dangerous, water-filled hole. LTA has closed the road for repairs, and residents raised safety concerns for nearby homes.


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SINGAPORE: A vehicle fell into a large sinkhole that formed along Tanjong Katong Road South on 26 July 2025 at around 5pm, resulting in its female driver being taken to hospital.

The incident has sparked widespread praise for migrant workers who were captured on video rescuing the woman from the flooded sinkhole.

Photos and videos quickly spread across social media platforms, showing the car partially submerged in the water-filled sinkhole next to an active worksite.

In one TikTok video, several migrant workers from a nearby site can be seen rushing to the scene without hesitation.

According to an earlier Facebook post by PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, the sinkhole emerged at the junction of Tanjong Katong Road and Mountbatten Road, affecting two lanes. The incident occurred next to an existing PUB worksite.

PUB initially stated that the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) had carried out the rescue and conveyed the driver, who was conscious, to Raffles Hospital.


However, netizens were quick to point out that the video evidence showed the migrant workers were the first to act.

Many comments highlighted the workers’ bravery in approaching the unstable, waterlogged sinkhole to pull the driver to safety before official responders arrived.


One comment read, “Let’s give credit where it’s due. Migrant workers are generally invisible but in moments of bravery and selfless action, they should be acknowledged.”


On 27 July 2025, PUB updated its statement, acknowledging and appreciating the swift actions of the workers on site who rescued the driver.

PUB confirmed it is in touch with the driver to provide necessary support.

PUB also said recovery works at the site are ongoing and updates will be provided when ready.

Others noted the high risk involved, describing the sinkhole as a torrent of water and shifting soil.

Many commenters stressed that the workers’ daily exposure to construction dangers may have prepared them for this quick-thinking response.


PUB also stated that the Police, SCDF, and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) were at the scene to manage the situation.

Both directions of the affected road have been closed to traffic, with motorists advised to use alternative routes such as Mountbatten Road and East Coast Parkway (ECP).

Early on 27 July 2025, LTA confirmed via Facebook that Tanjong Katong Road South would remain closed for repairs until further notice. Bus services along the stretch have also been diverted to ensure safety.

Goh Pei Ming, Member of Parliament for Marine Parade–Braddell Heights GRC, acknowledged that the rescue was thanks to the quick actions of the workers on site.

He added that the driver was conveyed conscious to hospital and that the safety of the area is now a priority.

Nearby residents have raised concerns about the integrity of their homes and surrounding roads.

In response, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) reported that its engineers carried out preliminary checks on One Amber condominium and the landed houses across the road.

The checks confirmed that these buildings were not affected, though stabilisation works have begun as a precaution.

The sinkhole incident has drawn significant attention to the unseen contributions of migrant workers, whose swift actions may have prevented a greater tragedy.

The area remains under close monitoring by PUB, LTA, and BCA as repair and safety works continue.

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[A Singaporean]

What ? You want retards to come to the rescue? Sure or not ?

 

[NanoSpeed]

What ? You want retards to come to the rescue? Sure or not ?

They good ones will whip out their phones and take videos for tik tok. The bad ones will grope.

 

[True Believer]

What ? You want retards to come to the rescue? Sure or not ?

Bangla workers who threw a rope to rescue the lady driver are far more intelligent than so-called educated S'poreans who whip out their phones to record the incident w/o offering to help.

 

[bushtucker]

Sinkies busy using their phones to live stream the situation on tiktok.

 

[Truthspeak]

Bangla workers who threw a rope to rescue the lady driver are far more intelligent than so-called educated S'poreans who whip out their phones to record the incident w/o offering to help.

We did told and shared the truth of covid vaccine since 2020-2021. What has the masses do?

Many simply don’t deserve any help

 

[sbfuncle]

You missed my point. My question is do these 2 statements of fact contradict each other ? The first time when Subbiah saw the car in the hole, the driver had already exited the car. Then when Subbiah threw the rope to her, the woman had to open her car door (even though she had already exited the car) to reach for it.

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Tiok mah, he contradicted himself like talking cock, same as the painter talked cock to me he arrived already (at 1030am) but where was that 2.5hrs turnaround time (when he actually arrived 1pm)?

 

[duluxe]

To be fair to S'poreans, the Bangla construction workers had the equipment, were appropriately dressed and were onsite to spring into action immediately. If you and I were passersby dressed in streetwear, would we dive into that sinkhole? We would probably end up as another victim to be rescued.

where were our SCDF?

 

[True Believer]

where were our SCDF?

The victim may have drowned by the time the SCDF officers arrived on the scene since the onlookers were busy taking videos instead of using their phones to call the SCDF.

 

[k1976]

Have trust in Ownself Check Ownself​

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For Singapore to do well, PAP govt has to continue to hold its own: SM Lee​

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Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at a National Day dinner in Serangoon on July 26.

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• SM Lee said the opposition is here to stay in Singapore politics post-GE2025, but the PAP must win votes to govern effectively.
• He warned that too many opposition MPs could weaken the Government's quality, affecting Singapore's progress, and urged a balance.
• SM Lee also said the PAP government will serve all citizens regardless of constituency or vote.

 

[True Believer]

Have trust in Ownself Check Ownself

For Singapore to do well, PAP govt has to continue to hold its own: SM Lee​

Ownself check ownself is advocated because of the fear of being checked by someone else.

 

[duluxe]

SCDF reaching out to workers who rescued Tanjong Katong sinkhole driver to commend their efforts​

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be reaching out to the workers who assisted in rescuing the driver who fell into the Tanjong Katong sinkhole.

In an update to their Facebook post at around 1:17 pm, SCDF clarified that the person they conveyed to the hospital following the opening of the sinkhole was rescued by the workers at the site before their arrival.

"We will be reaching out to the workers to commend them for their bravery and prompt action in saving a life," said SCDF.



PUB, Singapore's national water agency, also issued a clarification to their Jul. 26 Facebook post, stating SCDF rescued the driver, but they have since corrected their statement.



They also acknowledged and expressed appreciation for the workers' quick action in bringing the driver to safety in their second statement on the sinkhole incident on Jul. 27.

Quick thinking by workers on-site​

A site foreman, 46-year-old Pitchai Udaiyappan Subbiah, and three workers helped rescue the driver who fell into the sinkhole within minutes.

Subbiah said he heard the sudden sound of the sinkhole forming and rushed over.

He saw a car in the hole, and the driver had exited the car by then.

Acting quickly, he instructed three of his fellow workers to toss down a nylon rope.

The workers had wanted to go into the hole, but he had advised against this, as it was not safe.

Subbiah, who has worked in Singapore for 22 years, said this was the first time he had encountered such an incident.

He said that while he was scared, his main focus was on rescuing the lady.