An accident involving a private school bus and a car occurred on Bukit Timah Road in the early hours of Mar. 6, 2024, near the junction of Bukit Timah Road and Sixth Avenue. A photo posted on Telegram showed a white bus with its entire front axel missing, and debris from the bus scattered on the road. The side of the bus had a marking indicating it was a school bus.
In addition, videos posted on social media showed at least seven police cars and three ambulances onsite, as well as a car engulfed in flames and a fallen streetlight. Roads in the area were blocked, and traffic conditions were affected, causing delays to the morning commute.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) updated on X that there was traffic congestion on Bukit Timah Road after Sixth Avenue until Duchess Road. SBS Transit also posted on Facebook that bus services 74, 151, 154, 156, 157, 170, 174, and 852 were delayed along Bukit Timah Road towards Clementi Road due to the accident. The National University of Singapore also made an announcement to students that bus services towards the Bukit Timah campus were delayed due to the accident.
The accident’s cause is still under investigation, and it is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities. However, the incident highlights the importance of road safety and the potential dangers of driving, particularly in high-traffic areas. It is essential to exercise caution and follow traffic rules and regulations to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of all road users.