Two accidents happened on 13 and 14 April at the Tuas Second Link involving Johor Bahru-registered motorcyclist, as the spate of accidents in the area continues to rise.
Facebook page Sin Mah Bike Towing shared about an accident that took place on 13 April at the Tuas Second Link at about 8.50 pm, appealing for information on the stricken rider’s family.
The motorcyclist was seen lying down on the road motionless as the other motorists surrounded him and tried to render aid to him.
The motorcyclist had a pillion rider with him at the time, with one of the being unconscious on the road while the other was still awake.
They also shared a photo of the motorcyclist’s work permit for employment in Singapore in an attempt to help locate his family.
They later posted an update sharing that the rider’s family had been found within an hour of their public appeal for information.
Second accident at Tuas Second Link
Another accident then took place the next day on 14 April before the Tuas Second Link, showing a Johor Bahru-registered motorcycle colliding with a truck.
The motorcyclist was seen lying on the road surrounded by a pool of blood, with his friend posting an update about the stricken rider.
The motorcyclist, who was still unconscious, had reportedly suffered bleeding in his left lung, as well as injuries to his brain and face.
He is currently in stable but critical condition, and a tube had to be inserted to help him breathe; further compounding the accident was the fact that it happened on the motorcyclist’s birthday, and he was on his way home to celebrate his birthday with his family.
His sister corroborated the accident and said in a Facebook update that her brother was on his way home from work that night, and was rushed to the National University Hospital following the accident for emergency surgery.