An SBS Transit double-decker bus collided with a large tree on Wednesday night, resulting in significant damage to the upper portion of the vehicle, according to Shin Min Daily News.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on the stretch of road between Bishan Street 22 and Street 24.
Local residents were alerted to the accident by a loud crash, prompting them to investigate the source of the noise.
Roof of bus almost sheared off
Upon reaching the scene, witnesses discovered the aftermath of the collision. According to on-site photographs, nearly half of the top of the double-decker bus was severely damaged, with a substantial portion of the roof almost sheared off.
Large sections of the roof and various parts were scattered across the road and adjacent lawn. Notably, a portion of the bus roof’s iron panel remained suspended from a tree branch.
On Thursday morning (November 23), Shin Min reporters visiting the scene observed that the iron panel hanging from the tree had fallen onto the lawn.
Shortly thereafter, personnel from SBS Transit arrived to clear the debris, removing the fallen iron panel.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force and the police have confirmed the incident. A 55-year-old male passenger sustained injuries and was admitted to the hospital, while the driver is cooperating with the police investigation.
The case is currently under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the collision.
SBS Transit responds
Grace Wu, the spokesperson for SBS Transit, said that the bus involved in the accident was bus service number 88, which was travelling along Bishan Street 22 when it collided with the bough of a tree, damaging the upper deck of the vehicle.
She added that the injured bus passenger who was sent to the hospital, has since been discharged and that they are in touch with him and rendering assistance.
Wu also apologised on behalf of SBS Transit to the affected passengers, and are investigating at the moment.
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