Man who drove without licence arrested after accident with van; car seen smashed against lamp post

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The police said they were alerted to an accident involving a car and a van along Yishun Avenue 6 on June 5.

The police said they were alerted to an accident involving a car and a van in Yishun Avenue 6 on June 5.

PHOTO: BEH CHIA LOR - SINGAPORE ROAD/FACEBOOK

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SINGAPORE – A 31-year-old man was arrested for driving without a licence and driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent, after an accident in Yishun.

Photos posted on Facebook page Beh Chia Lor Singapore Road show a white car smashed against a lamp post on a sidewalk, with its bumper dislodged.

A tow car can also been seen behind the vehicle.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, the police said they were alerted to an accident at about 7.30pm on Monday, involving a car and a van in Yishun Avenue 6 towards Yishun Avenue 1.

The 31-year-old car driver was arrested for driving without a licence and driving the vehicle without the owner’s consent, while the 32-year-old driver of the van is assisting with ongoing police investigations.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force told ST that there were no reported injuries.

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