A private-hire vehicle (PHV) reportedly crashed into a landed property along Tembeling Road in Singapore’s Katong neighbourhood on Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, smashing through part of the house’s perimeter wall and damaging a roadside electrical box.
The impact caused significant damage to the corner terrace house, with concrete debris scattered across the pavement and the vehicle ending up partially inside the property’s garden. The accident also disrupted electricity supply to nearby homes for a period of time.
Police said they were alerted to the incident at about 11.25am. The car was believed to have skidded before crashing into the property.
A 37-year-old male driver is assisting with police investigations. No injuries were reported, and investigations are ongoing.
Car Allegedly Hit Electrical Box Before Crashing Into House
Reports from Singapore media said the vehicle, described as a silver Toyota, first struck a roadside electrical distribution box before crashing into the perimeter wall of the landed property.
The force of the collision brought down a section of the concrete wall, leaving a large opening along the property’s boundary.
Photographs and videos circulating on social media showed the damaged wall, scattered rubble and the car inside the garden area.
The incident occurred in Tembeling Road, in the Joo Chiat and Katong area, a residential neighbourhood known for its landed homes.
Although the damage was substantial, authorities have not reported any casualties.
Homeowner Was Overseas When Accident Happened
The affected property is also the location of Liu Fu Si Fang Cai, a home-based private dining business.
According to reports by Chinese-language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao, the homeowner, Liu Hongli, was overseas when the accident occurred.
He reportedly received a call from a neighbour shortly after the collision informing him that a car had crashed through his property’s wall.
The homeowner’s younger brother and other family members subsequently went to the scene to assess the damage.
The family was relieved that nobody was at home when the incident happened, avoiding the possibility of injuries from the impact and falling debris.
The damaged property serves both as a residence and a venue for the private dining business.
Nearby Residents Affected by Power Outage
The collision reportedly damaged the roadside electrical distribution box, causing a temporary power disruption in the surrounding residential area.
According to accounts published by Lianhe Zaobao and subsequently reported by other Singapore news outlets, some residents experienced a power outage lasting around two hours.
SP Group personnel were reportedly deployed to carry out repair work following the incident.
The disruption added to the impact of the crash, which damaged not only the property’s perimeter wall but also nearby electrical infrastructure.
The full extent of the electrical damage and the final repair costs have not been publicly established.
Driver Assisting Police as Investigations Continue
The Singapore Police Force confirmed that it was investigating the accident and that the car was believed to have skidded along Tembeling Road.
The driver, a 37-year-old man, is assisting with investigations. Police have not publicly established the precise circumstances that led to the collision.
While the incident has been described in some reports as involving a private-hire or rental vehicle, the police statement identifies it as a car accident. The vehicle’s precise commercial status should therefore be distinguished from the circumstances confirmed by authorities.
No injuries were reported, and further details about the cause of the crash have not been confirmed.
Property Repairs Expected Following Collision
The damage to the property’s perimeter wall prompted repair work, with the opening temporarily covered while more permanent repairs were arranged.
According to The Straits Times, a representative of the private dining business said that only part of the perimeter wall and a swing had been damaged, and that repairs were expected to take approximately two weeks.
The business did not expect the incident to significantly affect its operations.
The crash nevertheless highlights the potential consequences when a vehicle loses control in a residential area, particularly where homes, pedestrians and essential utilities are close to the road.
For residents, the incident was a reminder that a single collision can affect more than the vehicle and property directly involved, especially when electrical infrastructure is damaged.
Police investigations remain ongoing, and the precise cause of the accident has yet to be established.
