A five-car pileup occurred on the Central Expressway (CTE) on Friday, April 17, resulting in a passenger being transported to the hospital. The incident took place at approximately 7.10pm as vehicles were traveling toward the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).
Chain Collision Triggered by Lane Switching
Social media footage indicates that a Traffic Police (TP) expressway patrol car was moving in the rightmost of four lanes with its emergency blinkers activated. As the patrol car progressed, several motorists in the second lane were seen switching into the first lane.
The collision occurred when a vehicle attempted to cut in ahead of trailing cars to position itself behind the patrol car. After making the maneuver, the vehicle applied its brakes, triggering a chain reaction that involved five cars.
At the time of the incident, traffic conditions in the other lanes appeared to remain fluid despite the congestion.
Casualties and Official Response
The Singapore Civil Defence Force and police reported that a 32-year-old female passenger was involved in the crash. She was taken conscious to Singapore General Hospital for treatment.
Police investigations into the cause of the pileup are currently ongoing. Depending on the findings, these investigations may determine the liability of the drivers involved and could lead to further official actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did the accident occur?
The accident happened at about 7.10pm on Friday, April 17, along the Central Expressway (CTE) towards the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), before the Bukit Timah Road exit.
What caused the five-car pileup?
The collision was triggered after a car tried to cut in ahead of other vehicles to follow a Traffic Police patrol car and subsequently applied its brakes.
Who was injured in the crash?
A 32-year-old female passenger was injured and taken conscious to Singapore General Hospital.
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