{
  "id": 17818832,
  "title": "6-year-old orphan touched the hearts of many after parents died in car crash; more than 8,000 donors raised over $300,000 overnight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/6-year-old-orphan-touched-the-hearts-of-many-after-parents-died-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T15:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/6-year-old-orphan-touched-the-hearts-of-many-after-parents-died-in-car-crash-more-than-8-000-donors-raised-over-300-000-overnight"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a tragic incident on Oct 29, a 6-year-old boy became an orphan after both of his parents died in a car crash on Tampines Avenue 12. The heart-wrenching event touched the lives of many, leading to an outpouring of support from over 8,600 donors who contributed more than $326,800 in just one night, as reported by Shin Min Daily News.\n\nThe parents lost their lives in a multi-vehicle collision involving two cars and one motorcycle, also claiming the lives of the two individuals riding the motorcycle. The suspect fled the scene and was later arrested, facing charges including dangerous driving causing death, hit-and-run, driving without a license, and displaying a fake license plate.\n\nThe boy's aunt took it upon herself to launch a fundraising campaign to provide financial support and security for the child's upbringing. Despite acknowledging that money cannot replace a parent's love or erase the pain felt by family members, she expressed the family's commitment to ensuring the child receives necessary support and opportunities as he grows up. The aunt added that all donations will be utilized for the boy's daily life, education, medical care, and future needs, and that a dedicated savings account would be established to safeguard the contributions.\n\nIn the wake of the tragedy, the family entrusted the boy to his mother's relatives, ensuring his well-being during these challenging times. As reports continue to emerge in the aftermath of the crash, such as a multi-vehicle accident on the Tampines Expressway involving motorcycles, a lorry, and a car, the community remains united in their efforts to support the affected families.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: A 6-year-old boy became orphaned when both of his parents died in a car accident. This incident touched the hearts of many people, prompting them to give donations out of care for the young boy. As reported by Shin Min Daily News , the family launched a fundraising campaign for the boy, and over 8,600 people offered their help in just one night, raising a total amount of more than…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}