Fatal Accident at Tampines Junction Claims Two Lives, Injures Eight

A tragic accident at the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 4 at 7:07 AM on Monday, April 22, 2024, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to eight others.

The incident involved a black Saab, which reportedly ran a red light while overtaking a white Mercedes along Bedok Reservoir Road.

Caught on camera, the Saab sideswiped the Mercedes and narrowly missed a motorcyclist before crashing into the busy junction, affecting six vehicles.

Among the deceased were a 17-year-old junior college student and a 57-year-old female van passenger, both of whom succumbed to their injuries after being transported to the hospital.

The collision also injured two children, aged 11, among others. Rest in Peace to the deceased, and speedy recovery to the victims involved.

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