Mini‑Bus Mayhem on the Seletar Slip‑Road
What Happened
In the early hours of Monday, February 7th, a school minibus allegedly went haywire and spun over the slip‑road that feeds into the Seletar West Link on the Central Expressway. The bus, dropping a handful of students off at XCL World Academy in Yishun, made a spectacular—yet scary—face‑plant as it tilted sideways.
The Crash That Stopped Traffic
- Timing: Around the 8:10 am mark
- Location: Central Expressway slip‑road → Seletar West Link
- Driver: Female bus operator, 42 years old
- Passengers: 7 students (ages 6‑12) & 2 adults (driver & attendant)
- Outcome: Bus rolled, windscreen shattered, roof dented, and papers scattered like confetti
- Hospital Rounds:
- 2 people taken to Sengkang General Hospital
- 7 people headed to KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital (KKH)
First‑hand Report
A passer‑by, who calls himself Mr. Zhang (42), told the Shin Min Daily News that the kids had minor cuts and bruises. “The children were trembling with fear,” he said, pulling the kids out of the wreckage and escorting them to the roadside.
Even before the ambulance arrived, a wave of good‑will heroes stepped in. They wrapped oil‑spilled spread with toilet paper and, in an out‑of‑the‑box move, laid a military uniform over it—defusing a potential fire risk. Their quick thinking saved the day.
Road Repairs & Traffic*
The Land Transport Authority’s traffic update revealed a Seletar West Link exit closure at 9:55 am. The Straits Times reports the exit opened about half an hour later, restoring the flow.
Police Investigation Continues
Police are still sorting out the cause. Severity was unsurprisingly moderate: the 9 passengers were conscious, with only minor injuries. No life‑threats or major burns reported.
Quick Takeaway
- Mini‑bus drama takes centre stage on the expressway.
- Ride‑share to school school! School’s accidentally left the bus for a comedy show.
- Community quick‑response saves the day—no fire declared thanks to boas and paper.
- Traffic pause resolved – we can roam again.
Courtesy of The Straits Times. Permission required for reproduction.
