SCDF Fire Engine Driver Jailed 16 Weeks Over Crash

A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer who dozed off at the wheel of a fire engine, causing a crash that seriously injured three passengers, was jailed for 16 weeks and disqualified from driving for five years on Thursday (Oct 22), Malay Mail reported, citing AsiaOne.

Muhammad Imran Norzehan, 28, had pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing grievous hurt.

SCDF Fire Engine Driver Dozed Off

According to court documents, Imran fell asleep while driving an SCDF Pump Ladder along Sungei Kadut Street 1 at about 1.45pm on Jan 23, 2025.

The vehicle veered right into the opposite direction and collided with a parked truck, which surged backwards and hit a prime mover parked behind it. Before the accident, Imran had washed his face as he was feeling tired.

The crew had been returning to their fire post after attending an incident.

Three Passengers Seriously Hurt

Three passengers in the SCDF vehicle, aged 21 to 22, were seriously injured. One officer in the front cabin was trapped and had to be freed with hydraulic rescue equipment.

Shin Min Daily News reported that the three injured men were national servicemen.

Injured Men Forgave Driver, Says Defence

In its mitigation plea, the defence reportedly told the court that the three injured men had forgiven Imran and did not want the accident to affect his career.

The crew, as well as Imran’s family and colleagues, attended the hearing, according to Shin Min.

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