{
  "id": 5547156,
  "title": "PHV driver, 38, dies after car crash along Joo Chiat Road, allegedly had heart attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/phv-driver-38-dies-after-car-crash-along-joo-chiat-road-allegedly-had",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T11:56:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/09/private-hire-driver-dies-joo-chiat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 2, a 38-year-old driver died after his car collided with another vehicle along Joo Chiat Road, reportedly suffering a heart attack. The incident occurred around 11am, near Marine Parade Central. A passerby performed CPR on the unconscious driver before paramedics arrived. The red Nissan Qashqai and grey Mazda involved in the crash were heavily damaged, with the Mazda's bumper detached and car parts scattered across the road. The Nissan driver claimed he was en route to work when he was rear-ended, finding the Mazda driver unresponsive. He stated that the victim simply sat motionless in the driver's seat. Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) reported one person was taken to Changi General Hospital. The police, alerted at 11am, confirmed a two-car accident along Joo Chiat Road towards Marine Parade Central, resulting in the 38-year-old male driver's death. Ongoing investigations are underway.",
  "summary": "A passerby performed CPR on him at the scene.",
  "key_points": [
    "38-year-old PHV driver dies after heart attack-induced car crash",
    "Collision occurred at 11am along Joo Chiat Road near Marine Parade Central",
    "Nissan Qashqai and Mazda heavily damaged in the accident"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}