An MRT train on the East-West Line was struck by lightning a little past 4pm on Monday (Nov 20), resulting in journey times between Tanah Merah and Paya Lebar delayed for at least 10 minutes, The Strait Times reports.
The Straits Times understands that the affected train has been withdrawn from service, and there may have been at least one injury arising from the lightning strike. The Singapore Civil Defence Force has sent an ambulance to Tanah Merah station.
Trains on surface lines are occasionally struck by lightning, but operator SMRT has said that occupants are protected and are unlikely to be injured in such an event.