of two republic polytechnic students killed by train

Two students killed after being knocked down by train: 2 Republic Polytechnics students (Goh Sheng Yao and Clara Lee Jing Yu) were knocked down by a train at Upper Bukit Timah Road.


[photo via shin min]

A young couple died after they were knocked down by a train at the KTM railway track near Upper Bukit Timah Road early Saturday morning.

19-year-old Goh Sheng Yao and 20-year-old Lee Jing Yu, both Republic Polytechnic students, were pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene at about 6.00am.

It is believed that the train driver had signalled to both of them to move away from the track, but they failed to do so.

The train was heading towards Malaysia and was not carrying any passengers at the time of the accident. Train services were disrupted for nearly two hours before resuming at around 7.40am.

Police have classified the case as unnatural death and investigations are underway. Witnesses with information on the case can contact the police at 1800-255-0000.

A EDMW member who is from Republic Polytechnic received the following email,

bcc to All Students and Staff

Dear students and staff,

It is unfortunate that we have to break this news to you. The bodies of two students from Republic Polytechnic were found on the Malaysian rail line this morning, 8 August, at 5 am. The deceased were from SOH (DIEM): GOH SHENG YAO; LEE JING YU CLARA.

The police are still investigating the case. We will release more information when they are available.

Please be advised that RP counsellors are contactable at 9770-4357 or email/IM help-counselor@rp.sg should you need to speak with someone.

Yours sadly,
Khng Eu Meng
Director, Office of Corporate Communications

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