A 23-year-old woman has tragically lost her life following a car accident involving a collision with a bus in Yishun. The fatal crash occurred in the early hours of 2 August 2025, leaving one passenger dead and two others hospitalised.
According to the Singapore Police Force, the accident took place around 5:35am at the busy intersection of Yishun Avenue 2 and Yishun Central 1. Preliminary reports suggest the car had rear-ended a stationary public bus operated by Tower Transit.
The 23-year-old female passenger was found unconscious at the scene and later pronounced dead at the hospital. A 47-year-old male driver and another 20-year-old female passenger were also taken to hospital for treatment, but remained conscious during evacuation, reported Shin Min Daily.
Crash Involved Private MPV and Stationary Bus
Footage obtained by local Chinese daily Shin Min revealed that the vehicle involved was a silver multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The front of the MPV was severely crumpled after smashing into the back of the bus, which was stationary at a traffic light. Broken glass and car parts were scattered across the road, highlighting the force of the impact.
The bus involved suffered visible damage to its rear bumper and body panels. Thankfully, there were no passengers aboard the bus at the time of the incident, which potentially prevented further injuries or fatalities.
A spokesperson from Tower Transit confirmed that their bus was not in motion when the crash occurred, and the driver was waiting for the light to turn green. The driver of the bus was reportedly unharmed.
Road Safety Concerns Raised as Investigation Continues
Investigations into the crash are ongoing, with the police yet to confirm whether factors such as speeding, driver fatigue, or intoxication may have played a role. It remains unclear why the MPV failed to stop in time behind the bus.
This latest road incident has once again raised concerns about road safety in Singapore, particularly during early morning hours when visibility and alertness can be compromised. Experts have previously warned that fatigue-related accidents are more likely to occur between 1am and 6am.
Authorities are urging drivers to exercise extra caution, especially when approaching intersections or stationary vehicles. In Singapore, rear-end collisions are among the most common types of traffic accidents, often linked to driver distraction or tailgating.
Community Mourns Victim, Calls for Caution
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released to the public, pending official notification to her next-of-kin. Social media users have expressed condolences and shared messages calling for more responsible driving behaviour, especially among younger motorists.
Yishun residents, already concerned about traffic conditions in the area, are calling for improved road signage, speed limit enforcement, and enhanced visibility at traffic junctions to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
As investigations continue, authorities are expected to release further updates. The Land Transport Authority and Tower Transit have yet to announce if additional safety measures will be introduced in response to the incident.
Image Source: Shin Min Daily