Accident leaves OCBC Cycle rider in critical condition
01 Apr 2014|2,426 views
A full-time national serviceman is in critical condition after suffering serious head injuries during the OCBC Cycle Singapore event before dawn on Sunday, reported The Straits Times.
Speaking to the local paper, his cousin, Ms. Angel Soo, said, "The doctors gave us a very bad possible outcome and they said even if he recovers, the injuries could be permanent."
Mr. Chia, who began cycling about three years ago, was taking part in the 59km Super Challenge category and was about 20 minutes into his ride when he crashed while descending Benjamin Sheares Bridge.
It is unclear whether he fell on his own or was involved in a crash with other riders.
Event organisers said they were notified of the accident at 5:39am, shortly after the 5:15am start. A fast-response motorbike paramedic attended to him at 5:45am before an ambulance took him to SGH.
Said Mr. Chris Robb, managing director of Spectrum Worldwide, the event owner and organiser of OCBC Cycle Singapore, said, "We are currently contacting witnesses as well as the Land Transport Authority to obtain more information and details of the accident involving Mr. Chia."
Sunday's accident is the most serious in the six-year history of the OCBC Cycle Singapore event, which is held over three days. This year, more than 11,500 riders took part.
A full-time national serviceman is in critical condition after suffering serious head injuries during the OCBC Cycle Singapore event before dawn on Sunday, reported The Straits Times.
Mr. Chia Wee Kiat, 24, underwent 13 hours of surgery at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) after fracturing his skull in an accident. His injuries also caused blood clots on the brain. He is currently warded in the intensive care unit.
Speaking to the local paper, his cousin, Ms. Angel Soo, said, "The doctors gave us a very bad possible outcome and they said even if he recovers, the injuries could be permanent."
Mr. Chia, who began cycling about three years ago, was taking part in the 59km Super Challenge category and was about 20 minutes into his ride when he crashed while descending Benjamin Sheares Bridge.
It is unclear whether he fell on his own or was involved in a crash with other riders.
Event organisers said they were notified of the accident at 5:39am, shortly after the 5:15am start. A fast-response motorbike paramedic attended to him at 5:45am before an ambulance took him to SGH.
Said Mr. Chris Robb, managing director of Spectrum Worldwide, the event owner and organiser of OCBC Cycle Singapore, said, "We are currently contacting witnesses as well as the Land Transport Authority to obtain more information and details of the accident involving Mr. Chia."
Sunday's accident is the most serious in the six-year history of the OCBC Cycle Singapore event, which is held over three days. This year, more than 11,500 riders took part.
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