Dog runs into car outside Botanic Gardens along Cluny Road

A small white dog was filmed sprinting onto Cluny Road, colliding with the side of a car and collapsing on the road.

In a video uploaded by Beh Chia Lor on Facebook, the incident was captured on Jan. 10 at 7:24 a.m. outside the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

The pup appeared to have escaped from its handler before it dashed onto the road into oncoming traffic.

Collision

Once the dog broke away from its handler, it ran across Cluny Road into oncoming traffic. Its handler, in a white outfit, could be seen chasing after the pup.

The pup then collided with the back wheel of a black car.

It is unknown if the driver realised their car collided with the dog.

The caption said the wheel appeared to have run over the dog's head and/or legs.

The dog lay motionless on the road as the handler rushed towards the dog.

What to do if you are involved in an accident concerning animals

Drivers are legally required to stop and assist if they have injured an animal that is believed to belong to someone, or if the injured or dead animal on the road might pose a hazard to others.

Under the Road Traffic Act, those who fail to do so can be fined up to S$3,000 or face up to a year in jail, or both.

If you witness or are involved in an accident involving animals, remain calm and contact the appropriate authorities:

• For domestic animals that are still alive, call the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) at 62875355 ext. 9.
• For wildlife that is still alive, call the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) at 9783 7782.
• For dead animals, call the National Environment Agency (NEA) at 6225 5632.

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Top photos via Beh Chia Lor/Facebook