Man Dies After Two-Lorry Crash on CTE Towards SLE

 

SINGAPORE – A fatal traffic collision between two lorries occurred along the Central Expressway (CTE) towards the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on the afternoon of 25 June 2025, resulting in the death of a 34-year-old man and severe congestion on one of Singapore’s busiest expressways. The police confirmed they were alerted to the crash at approximately 1.55pm. The incident involved two lorries and resulted in two individuals being transported to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The 34-year-old victim, who was a passenger in one of the lorries, sustained critical injuries during the collision and was trapped in the vehicle. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) deployed hydraulic rescue equipment to extricate him. At the time of his rescue, he was found unconscious and was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the same lorry, a 24-year-old male, has been arrested by the authorities for the offence of careless driving causing death. No further details about his condition have been released, though he is believed to have survived the incident. The second individual taken to hospital was the 32-year-old driver of the other lorry involved in the accident. His injuries have not been disclosed publicly. In response to the crash, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) issued a traffic advisory on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) at 2.02pm, urging motorists to avoid three out of four lanes along the CTE due to the ongoing emergency response and accident investigation at the scene. Investigations into the cause of the collision are currently underway, and the police have not ruled out further legal actions pending the results. No other passengers or bystanders were reported to be involved in the crash. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing concern surrounding safety on Singapore’s expressways, especially involving heavy vehicles such as lorries which are known to pose higher risks due to their size and limited maneuverability. Authorities have consistently reminded drivers to exercise extra caution, particularly on expressways where high speeds and heavy traffic are common. Under Singapore law, careless driving causing death is a serious offence. Offenders may face imprisonment and additional penalties including disqualification from driving and financial liability for damages. Members of the public are urged to provide any eyewitness accounts or dashcam footage they may have of the incident to assist with the ongoing investigations.