Tragedy struck on July 6 when a lorry lost control along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) and collided with a car and several motorcycles, according to Shin Min Daily News.
The incident, which occurred around 8:20 a.m. on the SLE towards Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) before the Lentor Avenue exit, left five motorcyclists injured.
Video footage capturing the accident and its aftermath was uploaded to SGRV Admin’s Facebook page, shedding light on the harrowing incident that unfolded.
According to the video footage, a lorry was traveling ahead of a black car on the middle lane of the expressway when it suddenly veered to the right.
It appeared that the lorry collided with multiple motorcycles, causing them to hit the side of a white car in the first lane. The impact of the collision was severe, and at least one motorcyclist riding further behind attempted to halt but ended up falling as well.
The scene was chaotic and alarming, with injured motorcyclists seeking refuge on the side of the road while awaiting medical assistance.
The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were deployed to the scene. Upon their arrival, the injured motorcyclists were attended to and provided with necessary medical aid.
They were then transported to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, with all five individuals reported to be conscious during the conveyance.
In the wake of the accident, the police initiated investigations to determine the circumstances and causes leading up to the collision.
Other recent accidents
Earlier this week, a 70-year-old man was killed following an accident along Upper Thomson Road when a lorry crashed through a road divider and ran over the car that the deceased was in.
Dashcam footage captured the terrifying sequence of events leading to the accident. As the dashcam vehicle traveled along Upper Thomson Road towards Lornie Road, a lorry from the opposite direction suddenly broke through the divider.
The impact was catastrophic, sending tree branches and leaves flying everywhere, and causing a full-force collision with an unsuspecting car in the adjacent lane.
The force of the impact then pushed the car into a van, compounding the damage and further endangering the lives of those involved.
Upon receiving an alert at approximately 10:10 am, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) promptly dispatched officers to the scene.
They discovered that the elderly driver of the car was trapped in the driver’s seat, requiring immediate medical attention. SCDF paramedics provided vital medical assistance, stabilizing the man’s injuries while rescuers worked tirelessly to free his legs, which were trapped under the dashboard.
The rescue operation required the use of hydraulic rescue equipment to cut and remove the car’s roof, allowing for the safe extrication of the injured driver.
Following the rescue operation, the injured driver was swiftly conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Throughout the journey, paramedics continued to provide necessary care to the patient.
Two other individuals involved in the accident were also assessed by paramedics for minor injuries. However, they declined further medical attention and transportation to the hospital.
Despite the efforts of the medical professionals and emergency response teams, the 70-year-old driver’s injuries proved to be fatal.
The victim, who remained conscious during the journey to the hospital, tragically passed away while receiving treatment.
The police have arrested the 26-year-old lorry driver responsible for the incident on charges of careless driving causing death. Investigations are currently ongoing.