Flowers, food, and plush toys placed at site of Chinatown fatal crash
Flowers have been laid near the scene of the fatal Chinatown accident that killed a six‑year‑old Indonesian girl.
A post shared on the SingaporeRaw subreddit on Feb 11 showed a Chicken McNugget Happy Meal set from McDonald's and toys among flowers, sweets, and lotus candles.
When Stomp visited the entrance to the open-air carpark on the afternoon of Feb 12, more offerings had been added, though the McDonald's meal was nowhere to be seen.
The tributes were placed on a grass verge next to a pavement, which was marked by dried stains.
The tributes include:
- Bouquet of flowers
- A handwritten note
- Plush Toys
- A Doll
- Children's bags
- A Bento Meal
- Drinks
Most passers-by paused for a second look at the tributes, while some took pictures from a distance.
Candles were also placed on the other side of the carpark exit, beside a police witness appeal notice
One of the flower bouquets carried a handwritten note in Chinese from Venerable Shi Fa Rong.
"A little six-year-old girl was seriously injured and passed away after an accident," the note read. It added: "Mother was injured: Wishing her a speedy recovery."
Ven Fa Rong also took to Facebook to document his visit to the accident site, where he laid a bouquet of flowers.
Netizens mixed about food offerings
While most were moved by the tribute, some netizens expressed concern over the perishability of the McDonald's meal.
"One could use McDonald's toys instead of food to avoid attracting pests," one user suggested.
"Saddest Happy Meal ever, RIP," another wrote.
Other netizens suggested alternative ways to show support for the victims' family.
"I donated directly to the father via his alumni group," said one Redditor.
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