The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has been maintaining close contact with the family to provide emotional support and assist with legal and administrative procedures, Foreign Ministry acting director for citizen protection Heni Hamidah said in a statement.

“The driver of the vehicle, who is a woman believed to be a foreign national, is currently in the custody of Singaporean authorities. The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore will continue to coordinate closely with local authorities,” Heni said, Monday.

According to reports from local media, the girl, identified by her initials SLS, was struck while crossing South Bridge Road in Singapore’s Chinatown near the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. The family was in Singapore for a holiday, the reports said.

The crash occurred around 11:50 a.m., a busy time in the popular tourist area, as the child was walking with her parents. She was pronounced dead at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) at 12.44 pm, with the cause of death determined by the hospital autopsy to be craniocerebral injuries.

A 38-year-old woman who drove the offending car was arrested on the day of the accident. Singapore authorities said she faces charges of driving without reasonable consideration causing death. 

Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are continuing, with authorities gathering evidence and reviewing the scene to determine how the incident unfolded. 

SLS’ 31-year-old mother, who was also struck by the vehicle, has regained consciousness as of Tuesday. She remains under intensive medical care in the high-dependency unit of the SGH, having sustained serious injuries, including internal injuries and fractures, CNA reported.

Meanwhile, the girl’s body was repatriated to Jakarta on Sunday morning and taken to Tanah Kusir Public Cemetery. Embassy representatives said they remained in contact with the family throughout the process, providing guidance and ensuring a dignified repatriation.

“The embassy will continue close coordination with both local authorities and the victim’s family to monitor developments and provide the necessary assistance,” Heni said.

Grieving relatives and mourners broke down in tears as the body arrived at the South Jakarta cemetery and was carried to the burial site. Floral wreaths lined the family home, as messages of condolence continued to pour in following the tragedy

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