A 46-year-old Indian foreman, Pitchai Udaiyappan Subbiah, led a daring rescue of a woman whose car plunged into a rare sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road South on Saturday evening. The incident, reported by Channel News Asia, occurred near a Public Utilities Board (PUB) worksite when Subbiah, working nearby, heard a loud noise and spotted the car in a three-meter-deep sinkhole.

Seeing the woman emerge from the vehicle, he instructed three colleagues to toss a nylon rope to pull her out, completing the rescue in just two to three minutes. Subbiah, speaking in Tamil and English, advised against entering the initially dry sinkhole, which later filled with water, citing safety risks.

After ensuring her safety, Subbiah lent the woman his phone to contact her daughter. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) later took her to a hospital for check-ups, noting she could walk but was experiencing muscular pain. The SCDF praised the workers’ bravery, planning to commend them for their swift action.

The Land Transport Authority closed the road for repairs, with PUB and the Building and Construction Authority monitoring the site. Preliminary checks confirmed no impact on nearby buildings.

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