A cyclist narrowly avoided being run over by a lorry along Nicoll Highway after allegedly running a red light at a busy junction, causing him to brake so suddenly that he flipped over his bicycle.
The incident, which was captured on video and later shared by SG Road Vigilante (SGRV), reportedly took place on the morning of 21 May at around 9.31am. The footage quickly spread online, with many Singapore netizens criticising the cyclist’s risky actions on the road.
According to the video, the cyclist was travelling alongside traffic while making a right turn from Bras Basah Road towards Nicoll Highway. He was seen riding in the middle of the extreme right lane together with moving vehicles, an action that already sparked concern among viewers familiar with Singapore road safety regulations.
Cyclist Falls After Spotting Oncoming Lorry
As the cyclist approached the next traffic junction, vehicles around him came to a stop at the red light. However, the cyclist allegedly continued moving forward despite the signal.
The footage showed him looking towards the right side of the junction, apparently checking for vehicles from Raffles Avenue. Moments later, he turned left and suddenly came face-to-face with an oncoming lorry travelling straight through the intersection.
In a split-second reaction, the cyclist slammed on his brakes to avoid a collision. The abrupt stop caused the bicycle to tip forward, throwing him off the front of the bike and onto the road.
The lorry narrowly missed the cyclist as it passed directly in front of him. Thankfully, the incident did not result in serious injuries.
After the frightening near-miss, the cyclist quickly stood up and retrieved both his bicycle and a water bottle that had fallen onto the road.
Netizens Slam Cyclist’s Actions
The video attracted thousands of reactions and hundreds of comments on Facebook, with many viewers pointing out that the cyclist appeared to have ignored traffic rules.
Several commenters said the cyclist was fortunate to escape unharmed, while others noted that the lorry driver likely experienced a major shock after nearly being involved in a fatal accident.
Some also criticised the cyclist for riding in the rightmost lane on a major road, warning that such behaviour could eventually lead to a deadly crash involving both cyclists and motorists.
Under guidelines by the Land Transport Authority, cyclists using roads in Singapore are generally required to ride as close as possible to the far left side of the lane for safety reasons.
The incident has once again sparked discussions online about cyclist safety, road-sharing responsibilities, and the importance of obeying traffic signals on Singapore roads.