A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer allegedly dozed off while driving a fire engine on January 23, 2025, causing a crash that injured three men along Sungei Kadut Street 1 [1, 2, 3].
Sergeant Muhammad Imran Norzehan, 28, lost proper control of the pump ladder vehicle he was driving shortly before 1:50 p.m. The vehicle veered to the right, striking a parked lorry which was then pushed into a parked prime mover [1, 2, 3].
Details about the nature of the injuries and whether the injured men were also SCDF personnel have not been disclosed in court documents [1, 2, 3].
Imran was charged on May 20, 2025, with offences including causing grievous hurt while driving dangerously [1, 2, 3]. Following the incident, he was removed from frontline duties and assigned to an administrative role within the SCDF [1, 2, 3].
An SCDF spokesperson said the force "takes the safety of our personnel and members of the public seriously" and expects "all our officers to exercise due care and adhere to high standards of professionalism in the discharge of their duties." The spokesperson declined further comment due to ongoing court proceedings [1].
Imran is expected to plead guilty in court on June 29, 2025 [1, 2, 3].
