A 35-year-old male motorcyclist was taken to the hospital conscious after two motorcycles appeared to make contact while travelling along the Seletar Expressway on Oct 3. Police stated they were alerted to the accident involving the two motorcycles at about 7.10am, and investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
Seletar Expressway Collision Captured on Camera
Footage of the accident was posted on Facebook by SGRV Admin. The video shows several motorcycles travelling along the expressway, with two riders moving almost side by side. As one motorcycle passes the other, the two bikes seem to make slight contact. This apparent contact causes one of the riders to lose his balance and fall onto the road as other vehicles continue ahead.
The video reveals that the exhaust pipe on the rear end of one motorcycle appears to come into contact with the other motorcycle as the two riders pass each other. The rider positioned on the right subsequently falls onto the asphalt. Following the incident, police confirmed that a 35-year-old male motorcyclist was conveyed conscious to the hospital.
Did You Know? The accident along the Seletar Expressway occurred at approximately 7.10am on Oct 3 and was captured on video before being posted on Facebook by SGRV Admin.
Netizens discuss rider proximity after viewing video
The circulating video sparked widespread discussion among netizens, with several viewers questioning why the riders were travelling in such close proximity. One commenter asked, Why ride so near to each other?
while another wondered whether the other motorcyclist had stopped to help. Another netizen wrote, I feel sorry for the guy.
Get well soon.
One rider shared his own approach to lane-splitting in response to the footage, stating that he moves aside when he notices another motorcyclist trying to pass at a faster speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the accident on the Seletar Expressway happen?
Police were alerted to the accident involving two motorcycles at about 7.10am on Oct 3.
Who was injured in the Seletar Expressway collision?
A 35-year-old male motorcyclist was conveyed conscious to the hospital following the incident.
How did the public become aware of the accident footage?
A video of the accident was posted on Facebook by SGRV Admin, showing the two motorcycles appearing to make contact.
How can highway riders better manage passing distances to prevent similar expressway collisions?
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