Hold Your Breath: A Bus Incident That Turned into a Real Drama
Picture this: a sunny Wednesday on North Bridge Road, the usual hustle, when suddenly a car veers into the bus lane. The bus, running route 175, hits the brakes like a dramatic finale, and a 68‑year‑old commuter, Siah Hwan Ling, gets caught out of his balance. The result? A hard fall and an emergency rush to the hospital.
The Chain of Events
- Line 175 was cruising when a car cut into its lane.
- Driver applies emergency brakes—speed shocks the on‑board crowd.
- Passenger Siah tries to disembark, loses footing, and is thrown forward.
- Immediate stop, emergency call, ambulance swoops in.
Aftermath and Apologies
Teachers of the scene: the passenger suffered serious injuries to his brain, ribs, and lungs. Even for a 68‑year‑old, that’s rough. Yet thanks to quick action, he was conscious at the hospital.
SBS Transit came out with a heartfelt message: “We’re sorry about Mr Siah’s injuries and are in touch with his family.”
Why the Family Wasn’t Contacted Right Away
Turns out last week, the transport company didn’t have the passenger’s family contacts on file. They finally got the info after Siah posted a Facebook update.
They say: “We called right after the online alert, told them we’d be back in the morning, and kept in close contact in this tough time.”
Police Perspective
The Singapore Police Force confirmed the incident location along North Bridge Road, close to Liang Seah Street. They noted that the male passenger was conscious when transferred to the hospital.
Read on, stay safe, and remember: always buckle up even if you’re stepping off the bus promptly!
Daughter appeals for witnesses
Urgent Appeal: Can Anyone Remember Our Family’s Day?
Picture‑post countdown: The post by Siah Hwan Ling‑the daughter‑gained 500+ comments and 1,800 shares in a short span.
What’s on the screen?
- Dad in the hospital – lying across a bed with multiple fractures.
- Bleeding brain and rib fractures that punctured a lung.
- A nasty cut on the right eyebrow that required stitches.
How Dad’s feeling?
High blood pressure and a significant brain bleed left him in a confused haze. He doesn’t recognise his own daughter, and his alertness is gone.
Call for Witnesses
Despite the chaos, Siah is still reaching out to anyone who might have seen what happened. Her posts read, “Anyone who saw this day? Please let us know.”
Police investigations are underway, but every bit of testimony can tip the scales.
