Motorcyclist Takes a Rough Ride After Bus Diverts Onto Expressway Divider
Picture this: it’s a murky Tuesday in the middle of March, you’re cruising down the Tampines Expressway, and out of nowhere, a bus decides to have a heart‑break attack on the road. The incident left one motorcyclist in the hospital and the whole city buzzing.
Unexpected Highway Hijack
- Time & Place: March 13, 5:15 pm, near the centre divider of the Tampines Expressway.
- The Culprit: SBS bus service 27, allegedly going off its lane.
- Result: Bus veers strongly to the right, lurches straight into the divider.
Seeing It with a Camera
One lucky rear‑view camera captured the whole drama, and the footage was quickly slotted into the Roads.sg Facebook page on Friday. The clip shows the motorcyclist riding calmly in the rightmost lane, the bus on the next lane, and then—boom!—the bus takes a sharp, property‑law‑breaking detour, collides with the divider, and leaves a trail of chaos.
Was the Motorcyclist Hit?
The video doesn’t give it away. Viewers can’t see whether the fellow on a two‑wheel boilerlet was struck, but we do know that after the bus crashed, the motorcyclist was promptly taken to Sengkang General Hospital.
Who Did the Admin Nerds Say?
- Tammy Tan – Senior Vice‑President of Corporate Communications, SBS Transit – clarified on Saturday that the motorcyclist suffered an injury.
- Hospital Update: Outpatient treatment on the day of the incident, with ongoing follow‑ups.
- Benefit: No other passengers were harmed.
- Investigation: SBS Transit is on the case, trying to find out why the bus went off course.
Who Came to the Rescue?
The Singapore Civil Defence Force got the call around 5:20 pm Friday, swooped in, and escorted the motorcyclist to the hospital. According to the Straits Times, the injuries were minor – a happy little relief in a typically tense traffic saga.
Why All the Drama?
When a bus attempts a lane change on the expressway and ends up on the divider, it’s not just a minor nuisance. It’s a glaring safety concern that can spike accident risk for everyone on the road. The incident reminds us to keep an eye on bus behaviours and stay alert, even if it means watching a social media video with you feeling that adrenaline rush of “can‑you‑cue‑la‑bus?”
For more in‑depth coverage and updates, keep an eye on the local news outlets and, of course, check Roads.sg for that high‑def dashcam footage. Stay safe out there!
