SBS bus driver dies in Kaki Bukit accident; 5 passengers taken to hospital

SBS Transit News

SBS bus driver dies in Kaki Bukit accident; 5 passengers taken to hospital
Accident
  • 📰 ChannelNewsAsia
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 27 sec. here
  • 3 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 17%
  • Publisher: 66%

SINGAPORE: An SBS Transit bus driver died after an accident in Kaki Bukit on Thursday (Nov 21) night. The 58-year-old man was unconscious when taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, the police said on Friday.

The aftermath of an SBS transit bus after an accident at Kaki Bukit on Nov 21, 2024. The 58-year-old man was unconscious when taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, the police said on Friday.

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force were alerted to the accident at about 11pm at the junction of Kaki Bukit Avenue 2 and Kaki Bukit Road 1. A Facebook post by Singapore roads accident.com appeared to show that the bus had crashed headfirst into a tree.In response to CNA’s queries, Mrs Grace Wu, spokesperson for SBS Transit, said the bus involved in the accident was an SBS Transit bus plying the service 137 route.“We are deeply saddened by his passing as he was a very good and helpful bus captain.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

ChannelNewsAsia /  🏆 6. in SG

Accident

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Bus driver dies, 5 passengers taken to hospital in Kaki Bukit accidentBus driver dies, 5 passengers taken to hospital in Kaki Bukit accidentA public bus driver died after his vehicle was involved in an accident in Kaki Bukit late on Nov 21. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force were alerted to an accident at about 11pm at the junction of Kaki Bukit Avenue 2 and Kaki Bukit Road 1. The...
Read more »

Singapore artist, architecture firm win HDB design competition to refresh Bukit Merah Town CentreSingapore artist, architecture firm win HDB design competition to refresh Bukit Merah Town CentreThe winning design features a swordfish art installation on the folk tale about how the town got its name.
Read more »

Flash flood in Bukit Timah Road amid downpour; heaviest rainfall in north-western SingaporeFlash flood in Bukit Timah Road amid downpour; heaviest rainfall in north-western SingaporeSINGAPORE – Heavy rains resulted in a flash flood in Bukit Timah Road on the afternoon of Nov 16, amid a downpour in several parts of Singapore. National water agency PUB said in a Facebook post that the flash flood was caused by high water levels in the adjacent drains and Bukit Timah Canal. It said: “PUB deployed our Quick...
Read more »

Man banned from entering Singapore among 5 arrested in forested area in Bukit BatokMan banned from entering Singapore among 5 arrested in forested area in Bukit BatokThose arrested were men aged between 23 and 54.
Read more »

Singapore pledges S$670M to drive S$6.7B green revolution across Asia Singapore NewsSingapore pledges S$670M to drive S$6.7B green revolution across Asia Singapore News%
Read more »

Singapore is now 5th most internationally connected and influential city, up from 7th last year SingaporeSingapore is now 5th most internationally connected and influential city, up from 7th last year Singapore%
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-13 01:45:37