Heart‑Rending Crash Near Yio Chu Kang MRT Station
On the morning of April 23rd around 9:36 am, a terrible incident unfolded along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6. A lorry, driven by a 25‑year‑old man, abruptly veered onto the pavement and slammed into three unsuspecting pedestrians near the Yio Chu Kang Metropolitan Rapid Transit stop.
What the Scary Video Reveals
Stomper Lee, who was driving behind the truck, captured the disaster on her car’s dash cam. In the footage, the driver seemed to drive straight into the bike lane—no brakes, no hesitation. The truck continued on the footpath, hitting people at a traffic light, and the scene ended tragically with three men pronounced dead by Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedics.
- The crash happened in one swift, brutal moment.
- The lorry driver later was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and arrested for causing death by negligent act.
- Stomper’s shaky hands—quite literally—mirrored the nerves inside her car when she realized the wheel could have spun the entire tape.
Stomper’s Emotional Breakdown
“I just knew the guy was behind me, driving in the back lane,” Stomper recounted. “I expected him to bring someone down the street, but instead he slammed straight out of the way. I didn’t even dare to overtake anything—I kept driving slowly until I reached my office in Ubi.”
She could not hold back her tears while explaining that she wanted to share the video publicly, believing the families of the victims deserved the raw truth.
A Few Key Takeaways
- Three pedestrians lost their lives at the scene.
- The driver, a 25‑year‑old male, was arrested for negligent homicide.
- The dashboard footage is extremely graphic and only partially shown because of the sensitive nature of the incident.
- Stomper expressed heartfelt condolences and hopes that the video will aid the ongoing investigation.
In a world that can feel fated in the blink of an eye, the tragedy stands as a stark reminder: keep an eye out, stay alert, and keep your dash cams close, just in case you’re witnessing something you never imagined.
