Particle.news

Chain Collision Between Three Public Buses in Yishun Injures Six

Investigations into the crash are under way with operators offering support to the injured.

Overview

  • A Tower Transit service 853 bus rear-ended an SBS Transit service 852 bus at a bus stop at Block 790 Yishun Ave 2, and a third bus on SBS Transit service 851 became involved in the chain collision.
  • Six passengers reported injuries and three were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for treatment.
  • The Singapore Civil Defence Force attended the scene and provided emergency medical care while the roadway remained passable to traffic.
  • Tower Transit said its team assisted on scene, is trying to contact the hospitalized passengers to offer care, and set up a hotline at 1800 248 0950 for affected riders or family members.
  • Traffic Police and the Land Transport Authority are working with Tower Transit and SBS Transit to determine the cause and next steps for safety and operations.