A lorry driver was trapped in his seat following a two-vehicle traffic accident along Loyang Avenue on Sept 16, according to the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Emergency responders used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the 58-year-old driver from the wreckage. Both the driver and his 46-year-old male passenger were taken conscious to Changi General Hospital following the 10.55am crash heading towards Tampines Avenue 9.
Emergency Response and Traffic Disruptions Along Loyang Avenue
Footage posted on a Reddit forum shows a lorry bearing the EBS Logistics logo partially mounted on a kerb with a traffic light pole lying across the road. An alert sent through the MyTransport.SG app at approximately 11.35am warned motorists that 14 bus services suffered delays of up to 20 minutes due to the collision. Police confirmed that investigations into the accident remain ongoing.
Did You Know? According to transport app notifications issued during the incident, the Loyang Avenue collision directly disrupted 14 bus services with delays lasting up to 20 minutes.
Broader Context of Singapore Road Safety Statistics
The incident unfolds against a backdrop of rising traffic injuries across Singapore. According to mid-year road traffic statistics released by the Traffic Police (TP) on Aug 28, the overall traffic situation remains a concern with an increase in accidents and injuries during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Traffic accidents resulting in injuries rose from 3,748 cases in the first half of 2025 to 3,869 cases in 2026.
Despite the rise in injury accidents, fatality figures moved in the opposite direction. Traffic deaths dropped from 79 in the first half of 2025 to 61 in the first half of 2026, while fatal accidents fell from 78 to 60. However, these figures follow a 10-year high recorded in 2025, when traffic deaths reached 149 compared to 141 in 2016, and annual injuries climbed to 9,955.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did the Loyang Avenue accident happen?
The accident occurred on Sept 16 at about 10.55am along Loyang Avenue towards Tampines Avenue 9.
Who was involved and what injuries were reported?
The collision involved two lorries. A 58-year-old driver was trapped in his seat and rescued by the SCDF using hydraulic equipment, while his 46-year-old male passenger was also taken conscious to Changi General Hospital.
What impact did the crash have on public transport?
According to an alert sent by the MyTransport.SG app at 11.35am, 14 bus services experienced delays of up to 20 minutes.
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