SBS Transit Bus Driver Assists Police Following Jalan Kayu Divider Crash
A 65-year-old SBS Transit bus driver is assisting with police investigations after his vehicle crashed through a central road divider in Jalan Kayu on Nov 2. According to The Straits Times, the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force received alerts regarding the accident at about 1.40pm, as the bus traveled along Jalan Kayu towards Sengkang West Avenue. Authorities report that the vehicle is believed to have self-skidded before mounting the divider.
The SCDF assessed one person at the scene for minor injuries, but that individual declined transportation to the hospital. A video circulating on Facebook shows the aftermath of the crash, with the SBS Transit bus lifted onto the central divider and several trees knocked down along the median.
Operator Apologies and Ongoing Police Inquiries
SBS Transit issued a public statement addressing the disruption caused by the afternoon collision. Company spokeswoman Grace Wu stated that the operator apologized to affected passengers and motorists for the inconvenience. Wu confirmed that the company is fully cooperating with investigators. The 65-year-old driver remains active in police inquiries to determine the exact sequence of events that led the bus to mount the road divider.
Recent Precedents in Singapore Bus Incidents
The Jalan Kayu crash follows a similar public transport incident that occurred just days prior on Oct 30. In that event, a Go-Ahead Singapore bus mounted a kerb along Airport Road and collided with a tree. Preliminary investigations into the Airport Road collision revealed that the driver briefly lost consciousness behind the wheel, resulting in the hospitalization of both the driver and a passenger.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Jalan Kayu Bus Crash
What caused the SBS Transit bus to crash in Jalan Kayu?
Police stated that the bus is believed to have self-skidded before crashing through the central divider on Nov 2. Formal investigations remain ongoing to determine precise mechanical or human factors.
Were there any severe injuries reported from the Jalan Kayu accident?
The SCDF assessed one person for minor injuries at the scene, but that individual declined to be taken to the hospital.
How does this incident compare to recent transport accidents in Singapore?
The Jalan Kayu crash happened just days after an Oct 30 incident involving a Go-Ahead Singapore bus on Airport Road, where preliminary findings showed the driver briefly lost consciousness before hitting a tree and sending two people to the hospital.
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