On May 27, 2025, a serious traffic accident involving two lorries occurred along Braddell Road, near Raffles Institution, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man, who was later identified as one of the lorry drivers involved in the crash.
The collision took place at around 2pm, in the direction of Bartley Road before the Bishan Flyover. Both the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded promptly to the scene. SCDF officers deployed hydraulic rescue equipment to extricate two individuals who were trapped in the driver’s cabins of their respective lorries.
Three people were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital while still conscious. They included the 36-year-old lorry driver who later succumbed to his injuries, a 59-year-old male driver, and a 48-year-old male passenger.
The crash led to massive traffic disruptions. At 2.56pm, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) posted on platform X (formerly Twitter), informing the public that the Lornie Viaduct was closed towards Braddell Road after the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) due to the accident. Traffic flow in the opposite direction was also affected, as LTA warned motorists to avoid the right lane of Braddell Road heading towards Lornie.
When reporters arrived at the scene around 3.10pm, they observed two damaged lorries—one on each side of the two-lane road. One vehicle, a silver lorry, lay toppled on its side with a severely damaged cabin. The other, a blue lorry, was partially lodged on the road divider, also showing significant front-end damage.
The blue lorry’s windshield and cabin roof had completely detached, and reddish-brown stains were visible on its deployed airbag at the steering wheel, suggesting the extent of trauma experienced by the driver. Scattered near the wreckage were gas cylinders that belonged to Union Gas.
Upon contact, a spokesperson from Union Gas confirmed that a recovery team had been dispatched to retrieve the gas cylinders. The company was also actively coordinating with authorities to ensure safety at the scene. The spokesperson stated that Union Gas was awaiting medical updates on their employee involved in the crash before deciding what support would be extended.
At the time of the incident, numerous vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, were immobilised in the traffic build-up behind the wreckage. A fire engine was positioned across the road, and fire officers were seen washing down the road surface, possibly due to fluid leakage or debris.
Gradually, Traffic Police began clearing the scene and reopened both lanes. However, the toppled silver lorry remained in place for a longer duration, continuing to impede traffic flow.
A woman, who requested anonymity, recounted that she was the second car behind the collision site. Her husband was driving, and they had to wait for clearance from emergency personnel before they could leave the area. “The car in front of us managed to slow down just in time. It could have been worse,” she remarked, highlighting the close call.
By approximately 3.30pm, traffic began to ease as vehicles were allowed to move again.
As of now, police investigations are ongoing to determine the precise cause of the accident and whether any parties may be held liable.
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