{
  "id": 4435288,
  "title": "‘The driver did not brake’: Monkey allegedly hit by car at Mandai as authorities urge caution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/the-driver-did-not-brake-monkey-allegedly-hit-by-car-at-mandai-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T10:39:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/the-driver-did-not-brake-monkey-allegedly-hit-by-car-at-mandai-as-authorities-urge-caution/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution when approaching nature areas following a recent hit-and-run incident where a car allegedly struck a monkey and then fled the scene, according to Shin Min Daily News. A witness recounted seeing several monkeys fighting over food at the Mandai Crematorium, and she was recording a video of them as she intended to share the footage with her children. However, a vehicle traveling at a high speed struck one of the monkeys as it exited the parking lot, and the driver did not slow down or stop to investigate the animal, as reported by ACRES officials.\n\nIn response to the incident, ACRES emphasized the importance of drivers reducing their speed in areas surrounding green spaces and nature reserves, as these locations are frequented by wild animals. The organization also cautioned the public against feeding wildlife, as this behavior can lead animals to wander into roadways. If individuals encounter an animal on the road, ACRES advised slowing down and using gentle horn honks to encourage the animal to move away. In the event of accidentally hitting an animal, authorities requested that the public promptly contact the National Parks Board or animal welfare organizations for assistance.",
  "summary": "The driver allegedly hit a monkey at the Mandai Crematorium and then drove away without stopping. The Animal Concern Research and Education Society advises drivers to slow down when approaching gre... This article ( ‘The driver did not brake’: Monkey allegedly hit by car at Mandai as authorities urge caution ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
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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."
}