In a series of unfortunate events on December 6, a chain reaction unfolded on the Tampines Expressway (TPE), resulting in two motorcycles facing similar fates. The incident, occurring at approximately 8:35 am along TPE towards the Seletar Expressway before the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway exit, left two individuals injured and on their way to the hospital.
The Unfolding Drama: Dashcam Footage Reveals the Domino Effect
Sequence of Events
According to reports from the Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the mishap began as a chain reaction, setting off a series of collisions. Dashcam footage, later shared on the “SG Road Vigilante” YouTube channel, provided a visual narrative of the incident.
Motorcyclist Maneuvering Gone Awry
In the video, a motorcyclist clad in a grey jacket, positioned in the left-most lane, attempted to filter into the third lane behind a silver car trailing a large lorry. The rider’s attempt to overtake the vehicles took a disastrous turn when a motorcyclist in front collided with a different grey lorry, causing abrupt braking by the vehicles in the chain.
Collisions and Consequences
The rider at the back, unable to halt in time, collided with the silver car, leading to a dramatic tumble to the ground. The aftermath revealed a chain of accidents involving multiple vehicles closely tailing one another.
Aftermath and Response: Assessing Injuries and Investigating the Cause
Injured Parties
Two individuals bore the brunt of the collisions. A 19-year-old female pillion rider from the first collision and a 32-year-old male motorcyclist from the second collision sustained injuries. Both were promptly taken conscious to Sengkang General Hospital for medical attention.
Investigations Underway
As the dust settled, police investigations kicked into gear to unravel the specifics of the chain reaction. The circumstances leading to the collisions and the series of events captured in the dashcam footage will be crucial in determining accountability.