Four people taken to hospital after four-car pile-up on CTE
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- Four vehicles, including a ComfortDelGro cab, were involved in a chain collision on the Central Expressway near Braddell.
- The accident occurred after the Jalan Bahagia exit towards the Seletar Expressway, blocking two lanes.
- Four people were hospitalised and taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital; investigations are ongoing (SCDF, SGRV Facebook).
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SINGAPORE – Four people were taken to hospital after four cars, including a ComfortDelGro cab, were involved in a chain collision on the Central Expressway near Braddell on Jan 6.
The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) they were alerted to the accident at about 7.20pm.
The accident happened after the Jalan Bahagia exit towards the Seletar Expressway, SCDF added.
A 69-year-old male taxi driver, his 49-year-old male passenger, another 54 year-old male car driver and his 27-year-old female passenger were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
The police said that a 42-year-old male car driver is assisting with investigations.
When The Straits Times arrived at about 8pm, the cab was sandwiched between two red cars.
A fourth vehicle – a white sport utility vehicle – was sitting on top of one of the red cars.
The first two lanes of the four-lane expressway were cordoned off, and at least two ambulances were seen at the accident site.
In dashcam footage of the accident put up on the SGRV Facebook page, all four vehicles involved in the chain collision can be seen.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, a spokesman for transport operator ComfortDelGro said on Jan 8 that the taxi driver and a passenger sustained injuries and were taken to hospital, adding that both have since been discharged.
“Their wellbeing is our immediate priority, and we are in close contact with them to provide support. ComfortDelGro will continue to cooperate with relevant authorities in their investigations,” the spokesman added.
