Driver in Tampines chain collision admits to running red light at 129kmh, crashing into 3 cars and killing 2
A driver has pleaded guilty to causing a fatal multi-vehicle collision in Tampines, Singapore, after running a red light at high speed. The incident, which occurred during the morning school rush, resulted in the deaths of two people.
Why it matters
This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of reckless driving and has sparked public discourse regarding road safety and traffic enforcement in Singapore.
Several of the vehicles involved in the chain collision were driven by parents ferrying their children to school.
Muhammad Syafie Ismail, the driver who was involved in the multi-vehicle accident in Tampines, arrives at the State Courts on Aug 6, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman)
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