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MRT train evacuated at Bukit Gombak after smoke incident
Commuters were safely evacuated from a train at Bukit Gombak MRT station on Monday after smoke was detected in one of the carriages. Preliminary investigations point to a faulty brake system as the likely cause of the incident.
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The evacuation at Bukit Gombak station proceeded without reported injuries, according to initial reports from the Land Transport Authority. All passengers were safely removed from the affected train and assisted by station staff and emergency personnel.
Technical teams conducted immediate checks on the train following the smoke detection. Early findings suggest that a malfunctioning brake component was responsible for generating the smoke, though a full investigation remains underway to determine the exact nature and extent of the fault.
The incident resulted in service disruptions on the affected MRT line as engineers worked to clear the train from the station and assess operational safety. The authority did not immediately confirm when normal service would resume on the affected corridor.
This marks the latest in a series of technical incidents on Singapore's MRT network, underscoring ongoing concerns about aging infrastructure and maintenance standards across the system. The Land Transport Authority has previously committed to enhancing preventive maintenance protocols to minimise service disruptions.