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Eight hospitalised after multi-vehicle collision on TPE triggers motorcycle fire
A serious traffic incident on the Tampines Expressway involving multiple vehicles and a motorcycle fire has left at least eight people requiring medical attention. Two drivers are assisting police with investigations into the crash.
LSN Singapore ·
Emergency services responded to a multi-vehicle collision on the Tampines Expressway that resulted in a motorcycle catching fire during the incident. The crash left at least eight people injured, with all requiring hospital treatment for their injuries.
Authorities identified a 40-year-old male lorry driver and a 55-year-old male car driver as key parties involved in the collision. Both men are currently assisting the police with ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The incident caused significant disruption to traffic along the expressway as emergency responders attended to the casualties and secured the accident scene. Investigations are continuing to establish the exact sequence of events that led to the collision and subsequent motorcycle fire.
The Road Safety and Standards Authority urges motorists to exercise caution on expressways and maintain safe following distances to prevent similar incidents.