A local police officer has been left in a coma after she was struck by an oncoming car as she crossed the road near Maxwell Road, around 9pm last Sunday.

The officer, 40-year-old Madam Salinah Binte Mohamed who serves as a staff sergeant at Marina Bay Neighbourhood Police Centre, is a mother of three young children.

According to a friend, Facebook user Chairul Fahmy, Madam Salinah was struck by a vehicle as she was on her way to meet her husband. The driver is believed to have been arrested by the police.

Chairul reported that Madam Salinah is in critical condition at Singapore General Hospital. Left in a deep coma, Madam Salinah now depends on life support as she fight for her life. Appealing for eyewitnesses to come forward and assist the police in their investigations, he asked netizens to pray for Madam Salinah’s recovery.

Over 200 netizens have reacted to and shared his post thus far. More than 70 netizens have expressed their sympathies and prayers for Madam Salinah and her family. Read Chairul’s post in full HERE.