World · Singapore Bureau
Thirteen hospitalised in AYE multi-vehicle collision
A crash involving two heavy vehicles and a bus on the Ayer Rajah Expressway has left 13 people requiring medical attention. The incident marks the second significant pile-up involving commercial vehicles in as many days.
LSN Singapore ·
Emergency responders attended to a multi-vehicle collision on the Ayer Rajah Expressway on Tuesday, with paramedics transporting 13 people to hospital for treatment. The accident involved two lorries and a bus, disrupting traffic flow on one of Singapore's major arterial routes during peak hours.
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by traffic authorities. Initial reports indicate the vehicles were travelling in close proximity when the collision occurred, though the precise sequence of events has not been confirmed.
The incident represents the second significant pile-up involving commercial vehicles within 24 hours, raising concerns about road safety standards on expressways. Authorities have not yet disclosed specific details regarding the severity of injuries sustained or the extent of vehicle damage.
Traffic diversions were implemented to allow emergency services access to the scene and facilitate vehicle recovery operations. The Land Transport Authority and relevant agencies are reviewing circumstances of both incidents as part of ongoing road safety assessments.