Twenty-two people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in Tuas on the morning of June 18. The accident, which involved a minibus, a lorry, and a prime mover, occurred along Tuas South Avenue 3 toward Tuas South Boulevard. According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the police, emergency services were alerted at approximately 6.50am.
Casualties and medical response
All 22 individuals involved in the crash were conscious when transported to medical facilities, according to police reports. The SCDF confirmed that 16 people were taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, while six were sent to the National University Hospital. The injured individuals range in age from 21 to 53. At least three ambulances and a fire engine were deployed to the site to manage the aftermath of the collision.
Evidence from the scene
Visual documentation of the accident, including a video shared on TikTok, shows significant damage to the vehicles involved. The footage depicts a white minibus with a shattered windscreen and side window positioned behind a lorry. The lorry sustained damage to its rear and was found crashed into the back of a prime mover, with its driver-side door left slightly ajar. Debris and glass shards were scattered between the minibus and the lorry at the scene.
Ongoing investigations and next steps
A 41-year-old male minibus driver is currently assisting police with investigations into the incident. While authorities have not released a cause for the collision, the involvement of three separate vehicle types suggests a chain-reaction event. As part of the next steps, investigators will likely examine the mechanics of the vehicles and road conditions at the time of the 6.50am alert to determine liability. The Ministry of Manpower has been contacted for further information, which could clarify whether the passengers were employees being transported for work, a common occurrence for minibus transit in industrial areas like Tuas.
