A traffic accident occurred along the Causeway near the Woodlands Checkpoint heading towards Singapore, with a lorry losing control and ramming through several cars.
The incident happened earlier today (7 July).
Video footage taken by motorists nearby showed the lorry continuing to drive on after hitting cars that were stopped in the jam, with at least 3 cars being involved.
The Immigrations & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) issued a statement on Facebook about the incident, telling arriving travellers to expect delays.
ICA’s statement
Accident Beyond International Boundary Leading to Woodlands Checkpoint
A traffic accident involving several vehicles had occurred at the Causeway towards Woodlands Checkpoint. It is blocking two out of the three lanes.
Arriving travellers should expect delays. Motorists are advised to follow our Facebook page for updates.
Updated statement
[Update] Accident Beyond International Boundary Leading to Woodlands Checkpoint
Currently, only one out of three lanes is blocked.
Arriving travellers should expect delays. Motorists are advised to follow our Facebook page for updates.