The Sunday Times reported that the elderly man who was conveyed to hospital after he was found near the MRT tracks between Tanah Merah and Expo stations on Saturday, was not hit by a train, further police investigations have established.

Furthermore rail operator SMRT has also confirmed the man was not hit by a train and the train heading in the direction had stopped, in accordance with operating procedures.

The victim remains unconscious after suffering injuries to the head and he was found with multiple cuts on his body.

According to a police spokesman, they received a call requesting for assistance at the station at 1:43pm yesterday. Investigations are still ongoing.