Lorry and Motorcycle Collision on BKE Claims Two Lives

A fatal accident on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) claimed the lives of a 52-year-old motorcyclist and his 41-year-old female pillion rider early on January 21. The crash, which occurred at about 5:40 a.m., involved two lorries and caused significant traffic disruptions during the morning rush hour.

The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that they were alerted to the incident along the BKE towards the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE), near the Kranji Expressway (KJE) exit. Despite prompt emergency response, both the motorcyclist and his pillion rider were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

A video uploaded online showed the aftermath of the collision, with a stationary white lorry in the first lane of the expressway and a motorcycle lying on its side near the lorry's rear wheels. The tragic incident not only resulted in a loss of lives but also caused significant congestion on the BKE, with traffic reportedly stretching as far back as the Woodlands Checkpoint.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) took to social media platform X at around 7:00 a.m. to advise motorists to avoid the first two lanes of the expressway. The congestion severely affected bus operations, with delays of up to 45 minutes reported for several routes.

Bus operator Tower Transit announced on Facebook that services 171, 963, and 966 experienced delays due to the traffic buildup. Service 856, heading towards Yishun, was also delayed by up to 20 minutes. Similarly, SBS Transit reported delays for services 161 and 168 along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) heading towards the BKE, as well as service 138 along Mandai Road.

By noon, public transport services had largely returned to normal, as stated in updates from SBS Transit. However, the morning commute for many was severely impacted, with commuters expressing their frustrations online.

This incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks on the road and the importance of safety for all road users. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the events leading up to the collision.

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