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Driver arrested for drug-impaired driving after BKE expressway accident
A 29-year-old motorist has been arrested following a traffic incident on the Bukit Timah Expressway. Police say the driver was suspected of being under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident.
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The driver was apprehended at the scene of the accident on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) on suspicion of driving while impaired by drugs. Officers from the Traffic Police conducted preliminary investigations at the location and subsequently took the suspect into custody for further questioning.
The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under active police investigation. Authorities have not yet disclosed details regarding the extent of vehicle damage, whether other vehicles or persons were involved, or the specific substances suspected to be involved.
The arrest comes as Singapore's Traffic Police continue enforcement operations targeting impaired driving. Drug-impaired driving is a serious offence under Singapore's Road Traffic Act and can result in significant penalties including fines, licence suspension, and custodial sentences upon conviction.
Police investigations into the incident are ongoing. Members of the public with information related to the accident are encouraged to contact the Traffic Police at 6547 0000 or submit details via the online crime-reporting portal at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.