Two people died in a traffic accident on the Second Link towards Malaysia on Friday, June 5, 2026. According to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the incident involved a Singapore-registered motorcycle colliding with a lorry at approximately 8.30pm, leading to significant traffic delays for travellers departing through the Tuas Checkpoint.
What happened during the Second Link accident?
The victims, identified by Sin Mah Bike Towing Service as married couple Tham Khin Peng, 55, and Lim Ah Bit, 54, were travelling home when the collision occurred. Iskandar Puteri’s deputy police chief, Saifullah Jaya Yahaya, confirmed in a media statement that both individuals suffered fatal injuries to their heads and legs.
The scene was documented by witnesses, including a video posted to the “JB-Singapore Both Checkpoint Sharing Site” Facebook group, which showed the motorcycle on its side and the victims nearby. Authorities cordoned off two lanes on the left side of the highway to manage the site, according to video footage captured by a passing pillion rider. By 10.48pm that night, the ICA reported that the roads had been cleared and all lanes were back in operation.
How did authorities and the public respond?
The ICA utilized social media to issue timely warnings, first alerting the public to the accident at 9.35pm and advising of expected delays. The recovery of the victims’ bodies followed a community-led effort; Sin Mah Bike Towing Service posted a notice on Facebook to locate the family, which allowed the bereaved to contact the company within an hour. The families claimed the bodies the following morning, according to 8world.
The deceased couple, Tham Khin Peng and Lim Ah Bit, were long-term commuters. Reports indicate Tham had worked in Singapore for over 20 years as a food delivery rider, while Lim had served as a restaurant waitress for one year. They leave behind three children, aged 21, 18, and 12.
What is the outlook for the victims’ family?
Following the tragedy, funeral arrangements were coordinated for the couple. The wake was scheduled to be held at the Johor Bahru Chinese Hill Funeral Parlour. According to reports, the cremation process was set to take place on June 8, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who were the victims of the Second Link accident?
The victims were a married couple, 55-year-old Tham Khin Peng and 54-year-old Lim Ah Bit. - When did the accident occur?
The collision happened on the night of Friday, June 5, 2026, at approximately 8.30pm. - Were there traffic disruptions?
Yes, the ICA advised travellers to expect delays at Tuas Checkpoint, though all lanes were reopened by 10.48pm that same evening.
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