Woman's leg stuck in Bugis MRT platform gap after losing balance

A woman got her leg stuck in the platform gap after she fell at Bugis MRT station on Oct. 8.

She was taken to hospital.

As a result of the incident, train service at Bugis MRT station was delayed for about 5 minutes.

A video of the incident has been circulating on social media.

The woman could be seen sitting on the ground.

Her left leg appeared to have been lodged in the gap, below the knee, between the train and the platform.

Several people attended to her.

SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai said in response to media queries that the incident occurred at about 7:30pm on Tuesday.

The commuter had lost her balance and the emergency communication button on the train was immediately activated.

Station staff and commuters managed to free her leg.

The commuter was then taken to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital by ambulance.

SMRT has reached out to the commuter.

Top photo via Complaint Singapore