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Independent Singapore
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
11 vehicles involved in 2 pileups within 3 hours on Singapore highways, four sent to hospital
Photo: SGRV FB SINGAPORE: A series of traffic accidents involving a total of ten cars and a motorcycle unfolded across two major expressways on Saturday (28 June), leaving four people injured. The first accident occurred along the Tampines Expressway (TPE) towards the Pan Island Expressway (PIE). Police said they were alerted at around 3:30pm to a collision involving six cars. Video clips shared on the SGRV Facebook page showed the aftermath of the pileup, with damaged vehicles blocking the second lane and several individuals, believed to be drivers, standing near their cars. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said two female passengers, aged 33 and 59, were assessed at the scene and conveyed to separate hospitals in a conscious condition. One woman was taken to Changi General Hospital while the other was taken to Sengkang General Hospital. Later that same evening, a second pileup was reported along the PIE towards Changi Airport. The accident, which happened at around 6pm, involved four cars and a motorcycle. See also Caught on camera: Wild boar hits passing cyclist in Punggol According to the police, a 25-year-old woman and a 25-year-old male motorcyclist were also injured in the incident and conveyed to hospital conscious. Investigations into the causes of both accidents are ongoing, the police said.
CNA
09-06-2025
- CNA
Jail, driving ban for man who collided with motorcyclist, then reoffended with drink driving
SINGAPORE: A driver who collided with a motorcyclist in 2023, causing serious injuries, reoffended two years later when he was caught drink driving. For both offences, Su Chao was sentenced to five weeks' jail and a fine of S$5,000 (US$3,900) on Monday (Jun 9). The 39-year-old was also given driving bans, comprising a three-year ban which began on May 23, 2025, and a five-year ban to take effect from his date of release. The final sentence includes a one-week prison term for an unrelated charge under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA) for making a false statement in an application for a work permit. The first offence took place on May 7, 2023, when Su, a Singapore permanent resident and Chinese national, was driving along Tampines Expressway (TPE) towards the Pan-Island Expressway at about 10pm. He was on his way home after drinking at least two cans of beer while having dinner at a coffee shop near Teban Gardens. He was on the leftmost lane of a three-lane road while the victim, 53-year-old Chin Niyok Lian, was riding a motorcycle in front of him. As they neared a slip road entering the TPE from the left, Ms Chin slowed down when she saw a double-decker bus entering from the slip road. Su similarly saw the bus and Ms Chin in front of him, but he did not slow down and collided with the motorcycle from behind. The impact caused Ms Chin to fall sideways from the motorcycle. She rolled on the road about nine times before coming to a stop, according to court documents. She was taken to hospital where she was found to have an upper arm bone fracture, bruises and abrasions on her limbs. She underwent surgery and had to go through physiotherapy and hand occupational therapy to strengthen her left elbow and shoulder. While she did not sustain permanent disability from the accident, Ms Chin could experience left arm discomfort or pain when carrying heavy items. She now fears riding motorcycles and has sold the vehicle. The proportion of alcohol in Su's breath was 18 microgrammes of alcohol in every 100ml of breath, below the prescribed limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100ml of breath. SU REOFFENDED On Feb 16, 2025, Su consumed about 6L of beer at about 9.30pm at Geylang. He fell asleep but woke up at about 3am to drive home. The traffic police were conducting checks along Guillemard Road and stopped Su at 3.13am. Su "reeked" of alcohol and failed the breath test at the scene. A breath analysing device test conducted on him later found that the proportion of alcohol in his breath was 62 microgrammes of alcohol in every 100ml of breath, above the prescribed limit. Deputy Public Prosecutor Kathy Chu sought between one and three months' jail, and between S$5,000 and S$6,000 fine for Su, along with a five-year driving ban. The prosecution considered that the injuries in the case of the motocyclist were not permanent, and factored in Su's "high degree of carelessness". Ms Chu urged the court to consider how Su had reoffended, given how he had been charged before committing the drink driving offence. For careless driving causing grievous hurt, Su could have been jailed for up to two years, or fined up to S$5,000, or both.
CNA
16-05-2025
- CNA
Over 1,000 vapes and related components found in car after fatal Punggol accident
SINGAPORE: More than 1,000 e-vaporisers and related components were found in a car that was involved in a fatal accident, said the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Thursday (May 15). The accident, involving a car and a public bus, happened on Tuesday at about 2.50pm along Punggol Road towards the Tampines Expressway (TPE). The 30-year-old car driver was sent conscious to hospital, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said. His 28-year-old female passenger was also taken to the hospital, but she subsequently died. Police said they later found e-vaporiser pods in the car, adding that they would refer e-vaporiser-related offences to HSA. Responding to CNA queries, HSA said that more than 1,000 e-vaporisers and related components were discovered. "The driver is assisting the Health Sciences Authority in investigations related to e-vaporiser offences," it added. In pictures posted by Shin Min Daily News, the car had rear-ended the bus near the junction of Punggol Road and Sengkang East Way. The car appeared badly damaged, with its hood crumpled and its windshield smashed. The bus was also damaged in its left rear section. Police investigations are ongoing. HSA said it is an offence under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act to import, distribute, sell or offer for sale e-vaporisers and their components. Any person convicted of an offence may be fined up to S$10,000 (US$7,700), jailed for up to six months, or both for the first offence. A second or subsequent offence could see a fine of up to S$20,000, or imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both.
