A multi-vehicle crash near Kovan MRT Station along the upper stretch of Serangoon Road on Thursday afternoon left five people injured and sent to hospital, including a bus driver. The collision involved a bus, several cars, and lorries.
Five Hospitalised in Kovan MRT Station Accident
In response to media queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that it was alerted to the incident at around 4:35 p.m. today (October 24). SCDF officers conveyed five injured individuals to Sengkang General Hospital. Two others sustained minor injuries but declined hospitalisation after being assessed on site.
Details of the Injured
Police said the five hospitalised were a 57-year-old male bus driver, a 47-year-old male lorry driver, his 33-year-old female passenger, a 29-year-old male car driver, and a 66-year-old male car driver. The two who refused hospital treatment were a 48-year-old lorry driver and a 31-year-old car driver.
Six Vehicles Involved
According to police, the accident involved one bus, two lorries, and three cars.
Videos circulating online show a white sedan positioned sideways in the middle of the road, its front heavily damaged with liquid — possibly coolant or fuel — spilled on the ground. Several SCDF and police officers were seen at the scene assisting with rescue and traffic control.
Investigation Ongoing
Police investigations into the multi-vehicle crash near Kovan MRT Station are still underway.
