Passenger taken to hospital after accident involving two buses near Bugis Junction
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The police said they were alerted to the accident, which involved two buses, at 7.55am on Jan 6.
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SINGAPORE – A bus passenger was taken to hospital after an accident near Bugis Junction on Jan 6.
The police said they were alerted to the accident in Victoria Street towards Hill Street, involving two buses, at 7.55am that day.
They added that a 47-year-old male bus driver is assisting with investigations.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the 66-year-old passenger was taken to Raffles Hospital.
She was on an SBS Transit bus at the time of the accident.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, SBS Transit spokeswoman Grace Wu said the transport operator’s immediate priority is the passenger’s well-being. “We are already in touch with her to extend support and assistance and do wish her a full and speedy recovery.”
Mrs Wu added that SBS Transit is looking into the cause of the incident. “We also apologise to affected passengers for the inconvenience caused.”
The other bus involved was one from Go-Ahead Singapore.
A spokesperson from the bus operator said the vehicle was stationary at a traffic junction when it was rear-ended by another bus.
“There were no reported injuries by our bus captain and among passengers on board our bus at the time of the incident,” said the spokesperson.
In a video of the aftermath circulating online, the windscreen of an SBS Transit bus looks damaged.
A Go-Ahead Singapore bus is seen in front, with its rear bumper damaged.
Both buses appear to be empty.
An SCDF vehicle can be seen behind the SBS Transit bus.
