A 57-year-old woman was one of two persons killed in a six-vehicle accident at 7:07am on the morning of Apr. 22.

Norzihan Juwahib, an employee at a pest control company, was a passenger in a van when tragedy struck.

Over 10 loved ones went to the mortuary on the morning of Apr. 23 to pay their respects to Norzihan, Shin Min Daily News reported.

She was the eldest of six siblings, single-handedly looking after their 78-year-old mother in her old age.

"Although she's quiet, she loves her family very much and has many friends," her younger brother told the Chinese paper.

"She was on her way to work when the accident happened. It was completely unexpected."

Just purchased her own home

It had only been three months since Norzihan fulfilled her lifelong dream of buying her own home, a two-room flat in Sengkang.

She had previously rented a home for many years.

In celebration of her achievement, Norzihan hosted a housewarming party for her relatives and friends during Hari Raya.

"The house was a dream she realised through frugality and hard work," her brother said.

After the accident, a colleague contacted him, and the family rushed down to the hospital together.

But it was too late.

"When we arrived, the doctor only said that he had tried his best."

"My sister couldn't leave any last words at all."

Third death in the family

Norzihan's death is the third in their family in the past year, following the passing of their father and another sister.

However, "we can only accept it," her brother said.

While the family believes that everything is destined, they intend to pursue justice for their sister.

As the family grieves, their elderly mother — who Norzihan had been caring for — has been left devastated at the loss of her daughter, reported 8World.

"My mother has been really strong," her brother said.

"There are really no words to describe the grief of losing three family members in one year."

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