SMRT staff help cyclist with head & face injury outside Labrador Park MRT, pay for his Grab ride home

On October 5, 2026, around 5:15 am, a 53-year-old cyclist named Michael Oh fell from his bicycle outside Labrador Park MRT station, injuring his head and face. Michael could not remember how he fell, but it is believed he ran over an object and hit his head and face on impact.

A group of young men who passed by attempted to wake Michael, informing him of his severely bleeding forehead. Michael tried to wash the blood away at the MRT station's toilet but the injuries were already severe.

Around 7 am, a foreign worker noticed Michael's condition and alerted station staff. Upon arrival, SMRT staff members provided first aid and tightly bandaged Michael's head wound to stop the bleeding. They also offered to call an ambulance, but Michael declined, as he was unsure of the severity of his injuries. Instead, the staff paid for a Grab ride to take Michael home.

On October 6, Michael's brother Amos paid a visit to Labrador Park MRT station to reimburse the staff for the Grab fare. However, the staff declined his offer, and instead, Amos bought snacks for them as a gesture of gratitude. He expressed his deep appreciation for their kindness, stating that their actions deserved recognition and encouraged others to lend a helping hand when possible.

Michael's condition improved over the following days. After reaching home, his other brother Sean took him to the KTPH emergency department, where he was diagnosed with multiple facial bone fractures, fluid in his head, and a deep cut on his forehead. Michael underwent two surgeries and was hospitalized for nearly ten days from October 5 to 14. He was discharged on October 14 and is currently stable, though a full recovery will take several months.