Unexpected Road Hazard: A Red Handbag Causes Chaos on the Central Expressway
Imagine cruising down Singapore’s Central Expressway on a sunny afternoon, when suddenly a red handbag decides to make an unscheduled appearance. On Sunday, January 12th, this oddity turned a routine drive into a small traffic drama.
Here’s What Happened
- A shiny Hyundai, roaring down the lane as if it was a champion of champagne, gets an unexpected surprise.
- The red handbag is flung out of the back window, right in front of the drivers behind it.
- Those drivers are forced to hit the brakes hard, but even with the emergency braked it leads to a chain collision involving five vehicles in the rightmost lane.
The Open Door twist
Dashboard footage from another driver shows the Hyundai’s rear passenger door left open as it whizzes toward Seletar Expressway. That open door was a major culprit for motorists slowing down and one of them even called the police to have a look.
Witnesses Speak
- “I saw the Hyundai’s odd behavior on the road,” one eyewitness told 8world, witnessing the sudden handbag toss.
- “I intended to switch lanes when the handbag went off the car,” the witness added.
After the Incident
The Hyundai eventually slowed and stopped, allowing the police to arrive and clear the chaos. Traffic was rerouted, drivers shared nervous laughs, and the road cameras captured the whole circus— all in no time.
Mom‑and‑Daughter Mayhem Gets Police Action
What Happened: A witness reports that a 21‑year‑old, clearly not in a calm mood, flung herself out of the vehicle and started shouting at the driver—who then stayed put until the cops rolled up. The drama appears to be a mother and daughter bickering inside the car.
Kids in the Mix… and We Want Safety
- Both cars were carrying children, making the scene a bit of a can‑do danger zone.
- Someone’s outburst could have put others at risk.
Young Woman Gets a “Handcuff”‑Kissed Wrapping Up
Police handcuffed her and took her away. She was arrested under Section 7 of the Mental Health Act, which covers anyone who is considered “dangerous to themselves or others by reason of mental disorder.”
No Injuries, but…
No injuries were reported, yet investigators are still on the case, holding it together like a mystery yarn.
Bottom Line
- Wild ex‑car exit spats len‘t seal it!
- 21‑year‑old is in custody due to mental‑health considerations.
- No one was hurt during the showdown.
And, Oh‑Yep, There’s More
Meanwhile, a separate incident saw a man hurling his dog out of a moving vehicle in Pasir Ris. NParks is currently on the hunt for more details—but we hope nobody else got hurt.
