SINGAPORE, May 21 — A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer has been charged after allegedly falling asleep while driving a fire engine, causing a crash that injured three passengers, according to a report by Singapore’s The Straits Times (ST).

Muhammad Imran Norzehan, 28, was hauled to court on May 20 over the January 2025 incident, which reportedly took place along Sungei Kadut Street 1 shortly before 1.50pm.

Court documents cited by ST stated that Imran was behind the wheel of an “SCDF pump ladder” when he allegedly “failed to keep proper control” of the vehicle after dozing off.

The fire engine then veered to the right and slammed into a parked lorry, which was pushed backwards into a parked prime mover.

Three passengers were injured in the collision. Court documents, however, did not specify the extent of their injuries or whether the men were also SCDF officers.

Imran has been charged with offences including causing grievous hurt by dangerous driving.

He is expected to plead guilty on June 29.

Responding to queries from ST, the SCDF said Imran — a sergeant with the force — has since been removed from frontline duties and reassigned to an administrative role pending the outcome of the court proceedings.

“(We take) the safety of our personnel and members of the public seriously. We expect all our officers to exercise due care and adhere to high standards of professionalism in the discharge of their duties,” an SCDF spokesperson said.

“SCDF is unable to comment further as court proceedings are ongoing.”