A major accident occurred on Wednesday (Mar 6) along Bukit Timah Road, involving a car and a school bus. The incident led to the arrest of four individuals from the car and resulted in six people being taken to hospital, two of whom were children from Anglo-Chinese School (Junior). This article will provide an account of the Bukit Timah accident and its aftermath.
A Timeline of Events of the Bukit Timah Accident
Police were alerted to the incident at about 6 am. The car involved in the accident caught fire upon impact, leading to a dramatic rescue operation by police officers who pulled a 27-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman to safety from the burning vehicle.
The 26-year-old male driver was later arrested for failing to provide a breath specimen.
Another passenger, a 22-year-old man, was also arrested for traffic-related offences.
Impact on Bukit Timah Road Traffic
Photos and videos from the scene showed the car in flames near a fallen lamppost just after Sixth Avenue, causing severe traffic disruption.
The school bus involved in the accident was seen missing both its front wheels, with debris strewn across the road.
Traffic was still congested at about 10:45 am, several hours after the Bukit Timah accident.
Response from Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)
In response to the incident, ACS (Junior) principal Cheryl Chee confirmed that there were four students on the bus at the time of the accident.
Two students were taken to hospital with minor injuries but have since been discharged.
The school is in constant contact with the affected students and their parents, providing necessary support and monitoring their well-being.
Eyewitness Accounts of the Bukit Timah Accident
Eyewitness accounts paint a vivid picture of the incident.
Notably, Mr Ang, a resident of Royalgreen condominium, described hearing an "extremely thunderous sound" and seeing primary school students being ushered out of the bus post-accident.
Another eyewitness reported seeing all five lanes closed except one due to the accident.
Conclusion
The Bukit Timah accident was a distressing event that has undoubtedly affected many. As police investigations are ongoing, it is important for us, especially as parents, to avoid speculation and wait for the official report.
Additionally, our thoughts go out to all those affected by this unfortunate incident.
Furthermore, we urge everyone to practice caution on the roads to ensure the safety of all road users.
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