Pan‑Island Expressway Turns Into a Road Jam Drama
Picture this: a sunny Tuesday morning on the Pan‑Island Expressway, and an unexpected showdown between a trailer and a car turns the road into a stand‑still thriller.
What Went Down
At 11:03 am, the police were alerted to an incident near the Thomson Road exit heading toward Tuas. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the big trouble was traffic.
- Hundreds of cars got stuck behind a lone truck that halted three lanes of the expressway.
- Drivers had to squeeze into the first lane to inch past the immobilized vehicle.
- The jam stretched back past the section near St Andrew’s Junior School, more than 3 km upstream.
Road‑Savers on Twitter
Just minutes later, at 11:15 am, the Land Transport Authority sprang into action. They tweeted to motorists, saying:
“Please avoid lanes two through four. All lanes are now open after removal of the stalled vehicles.”
And, by 11:20 am, the Singapore Civil Defence Force received a call but didn’t need to intervene.
Cleanup and Investigation
- The police removed the stalled vehicles and cleared the lanes.
- Investigations are still underway to find out how this happened.
So, next time you’re on the Pan‑Island Expressway, remember that a stray trailer can make the day a little more dramatic—just a reminder to keep your inner cool and maybe carry a spare pizza slice.
