Road Rage Gone Wrong: A Disruptive Duel at Tuas Checkpoint
In a bizarre turn of events on the evening of July 12, a Singapore‑registered Audi and a Malaysia‑registered Hyundai collided—literal and figurative—right at the busy Tuas Checkpoint.
What Went Down
- A bus stalled in the first lane, forcing traffic to find new ways to move.
- The white Hyundai Starex, courtesy of its driver, offered a polite lane shift to let the stalled bus be bypassed.
- Most drivers in the second lane followed the “1‑in‑1‑out” rule and went around the bus—except the blue Audi with plate SKG6263B.
When the Audi refused to move, the situation erupted. The Audi driver and a passenger burst from their vehicle and launched a physical assault on the unsuspecting Hyundai driver.
The Heat‑vanishing Incident
Thanks to a lucky witness—an observant driver named Lizzy—we have a video that shows the confrontation in all its gruff glory:
- The Audi’s occupants cornered the Hyundai, smashing open its doors.
- One of the men, eyes blazing, kept waving his hand while repeatedly pushing the driver.
- Beside the car sat a family of four: an older woman stood out to stop the attack, while a younger one stared from the rear window, possibly mortified.
Immersed in a Chaotic Scene
Lizzy, who’d been on her way to the checkpoint, recounts the scene in vivid detail.
“I was driving, saw the bus and the humble Hyundai swapping lanes. Then the Audi slammed through, and just plain, the two guys started slapping and shoving the man in the Hyundai,” she says. “It was so shocking. I honestly wanted to step in, but being a woman, I felt powerless.”
Post‑Crime Chaos
After the dust settled, a former driver—a weary old Indian gentleman—stepped into the chaos as the group trekked toward the customs office. He was sent to the police station, but turned down the idea of press‑ing charges.
The elder driver’s amaranthine complaints include:
“My left ear still hurts from the blows,” he says, but admits he’s in a hurry, on a tight schedule—day after day at the Singapore‑Johor Bahru crossing. “I’d rather focus on keeping my routine, avoiding more trouble.”
Regrettably, authorities never called the police because traffic was already a nightmare. The victim’s refusal to press charges leaves it unclear if there’s any follow‑up.
A Call for Calm
Lizzy’s final words carry a sobering note: “It’s awful to see such reckless behaviour on our roads. I hope these footage and this story spur our fellow motorists out of the bullies and remind us all to treat each other with respect. In the end, let’s drive safe, not dare dangerous, and keep the streets a safe haven for everyone.”
Chronicle Delivered by: Chelynn Ng – “Your local slice of traffic, served daily.”
