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Accidents - traffic

$4.7m damages cut to $3.5m for victim of chain collision who needs lifelong nursing care

Mr Lim Chun Yong was a passenger in a car in the middle of a collision with a semi-trailer and another vehicle.
Mr Lim Chun Yong was a passenger in a car in the middle of a collision with a semi-trailer and another vehicle.

Lorry driver killed, 30 hurt in crash involving express bus and two lorries on Malaysian highway

The driver of a bonded lorry died from his injuries after an accident involving another lorry and a bus.
The driver of a bonded lorry died from his injuries after an accident involving another lorry and a bus.

77 traffic accidents involved suspected drug or etomidate use between 2023 and 2025: Shanmugam

On Aug 30, 2025, a car accident along Hougang Ave 2 saw two men being arrested over drug-related offences. One of the drivers had a backpack of vapes in his vehicle.
On Aug 30, 2025, a car accident along Hougang Ave 2 saw two men being arrested over drug-related offences. One of the drivers had a backpack of vapes in his vehicle.

Motorcyclist dies in accident on KPE

China bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policy

A Tesla Inc. electric vehicle (EV) at a SuperCharger station in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Tesla Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on January 28. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
A Tesla Inc. electric vehicle (EV) at a SuperCharger station in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Tesla Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on January 28. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

About 650 cyclists issued summonses for violating traffic rules in last 6 months of 2025

According to statistics from Data.gov.sg, 591 cyclists and pillions were injured in road traffic accidents in 2024.
According to statistics from Data.gov.sg, 591 cyclists and pillions were injured in road traffic accidents in 2024.

Bus driver and 4 passengers injured after accident involving bus and van near Jalan Sultan

A 31-year-old male van driver is assisting with investigations.
A 31-year-old male van driver is assisting with investigations.

Traffic jam on PIE after accident involving motorcycle, 2 cars; man taken to hospital

The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was conscious when taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was conscious when taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Cyclist dies after accident with private bus in Tuas

Truck in Thailand hits power lines, toppling 70 poles and causing widespread blackout

The accident happened at 1am local time on Jan 30, near the entrance to an industrial estate in the city of Samut Prakan.
The accident happened at 1am local time on Jan 30, near the entrance to an industrial estate in the city of Samut Prakan.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.