SINGAPORE — A 47-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital after an accident involving a taxi along River Valley Road late on Tuesday (Oct 3).

Responding to TODAY's queries, the police said that they were alerted to the accident at 10.53pm on the day. 

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the man was conscious when taken to Singapore General Hospital.

A 66-year-old male taxi driver is assisting with police investigations.

In a video on TikTok posted by user "chiragdabra24", a man can be seen lying on the road by the rear wheel of a blue ComfortDelGro taxi.

The video showed that the accident had happened near the Zamas River Valley Restaurant, which is located at the junction of River Valley Road and Kellock Road.

A police car was at the scene, with several police officers and onlookers also seen standing around the man.

An ambulance comes on the scene a few moments later.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Responding to TODAY's queries on Friday, a ComfortDelGro spokesperson said that the company was "deeply sorry" to learn about the accident.

"The well-being of the pedestrian is important to us. We are reaching out to him to extend our care and concern the best we can," the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added that the taxi driver and passenger on board were not injured in the accident. The company is also assisting the police with investigations.