Joo Koon MRT train boop resulted in 36 injured: LTA update

SMRT and LTA are in contact with those injured.

Belmont Lay | November 15, 2017, 04:46 PM

Update, Nov. 16, 11.30pm:

Update, Nov. 15, 11.33pm:

Previously:

The Land Transport Authority has provided an update on the number of people injured as a result of the MRT train collision at Joo Koon station on Nov. 15 morning.

The LTA update said:

There were 28 injuries in total, including three walk-ins at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital later in the afternoon. The Ministry of Transport, Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT are in touch with these injured passengers to offer the necessary assistance.

Out of the 15 sent to the National University Hospital, one declined treatment and returned home, and 13 received treatment and have been discharged. One passenger is currently warded for observation.

A total of 13 injured (including three walk-ins) were treated at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. Nine have been treated and discharged, two are being treated, and two others are warded for observation.

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