March 22, 12:37 PM 
514 Chai Chee Lane 03-16, Singapore 469029 Two maintenance staff were killed on Tuesday morning, March 22, on the tracks near the Pasir Ris station, says SMRT.
The transport operator said the accident took place around 11.10am.
No further details were given, except that it occurred "along the track at a servicing point near the Pasir Ris station".
In a statement, SMRT said rescuers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force were called in. They confirmed the deaths of the two maintenance staff.
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Posted by SMRT on Monday, 21 March 2016
[EWL] No train service between Tanah Merah and Pasir Ris. We apologise for the inconvenience. Expected time for resumption is 1.15pm
— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) March 22, 2016
Below is a video of the rescue efforts by SCDF, who are seen walking along the tracks.
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A photo posted onto Facebook showed a partial scene of the accident. Viewer discretion is advised.
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