Morning Mayhem in the CTE Tunnel
Picture this: you’re cruising down the Central Expressway, the bright city lights flashing past, and out of nowhere—plop!—a car flips like a pancake on the side of the tunnel right near the Merchant Road exit.
What Happened
- Time: ~9:20 am, June 1 , 2018
- Location: Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) tunnel, just outside the Merchant Road exit
- Vehicle: A regular car, front smashed, landing upside‑down on a lane between a tow truck and a lorry
The Scene
In a video shared by Stomp contributor Kelvin, you can see the overturned car rocking on the edge of a lane. Nearby, a tow truck and a lorry look on as two workers hop on tools and start hooking the mangled vehicle to the towing machine.
Hearing from the On‑Scene Pal
Kelvin, who happened to pass by, says to the crowd: “I had no idea why the car flipped. I just saw it like that.”
Aftermath
- No injuries reported. The drivers and passengers are a lucky bunch.
- Photos and an alternate-angle video have spread on social media, keeping the incident buzzing.
So next time you hit the expressway, keep your eyes peeled—you might just witness a real‑life roller‑coaster that didn’t require a ticket!
