On the evening of July 16, a disturbing incident unfolded near Junction 8 in Bishan, when a teenager was spotted behaving erratically while attempting to cross the overhead bridge opposite the mall. According to a concerned passer-by, who posted the incident online, the teen appeared to have serious difficulty walking and was observed vaping along the way.
As the teen made his way across the bridge, his condition worsened. He began to limp and convulse, eventually dropping both his phone and vape device. A young man approached in an attempt to help him retrieve his belongings, but the teen responded in an aggressive manner, pushing away assistance. Witnesses noted that his actions were unusual and troubling, describing him as behaving in a "zombie-like" state.
A woman nearby eventually stepped in and helped guide the teen down the stairs of the overhead bridge. However, to the shock of those observing, the teen resumed vaping again when he was nearly at ground level. This raised further concern among those present, prompting several passers-by, including the initial eyewitness, to call the police.
Shortly afterward, emergency services arrived at the scene. An ambulance and a police car were dispatched to attend to the situation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force later confirmed that they had received a call for assistance in the area that evening. One individual was transported to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital for further medical attention.
While the exact substance involved has not been officially confirmed, the eyewitness expressed strong suspicions that the teen was abusing Kpods, rather than merely vaping. The observer, who was deeply disturbed by the incident, said the teen’s behaviour was not consistent with typical vape use and instead resembled the side effects of more harmful substances. The eyewitness went on to describe the experience as “killing the kids of Singapore,” urging authorities to take Kpod abuse more seriously.
This incident adds to growing public concern over the widespread availability and misuse of vaping-related products among youths in Singapore. Kpods, in particular, have been under scrutiny due to their strong effects and potentially harmful contents. Although vapes and their related devices are banned in Singapore, black market access remains a serious issue. The accessibility of such substances has led to several health scares and increased calls for enforcement.
The event near Junction 8 highlights the real dangers posed by the illegal use of vape products and Kpods, especially among teenagers. With more young individuals seen engaging in this risky behaviour, members of the public are calling for stricter measures, better education, and stronger penalties to curb this growing threat. For many Singaporeans, this incident serves as a stark reminder that enforcement alone may not be enough, it requires community vigilance and action to protect the next generation.
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