One dead, 3 taken to hospital after pre-dawn accident between car and lorry on CTE
A fatal accident involving a car and a lorry occurred on the Central Expressway (CTE) in Singapore during the early hours of July 27. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while three others were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Why it matters
The incident caused significant traffic disruption and highlights ongoing road safety concerns in urban Singapore.
The SCDF was alerted to the accident on CTE towards SLE at 4.45am on July 27. SINGAPORE – One person died after a pre-dawn accident involving a car and a lorry on CTE on July 27, with three others were taken to the hospital.
A 30-year-old male car driver was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic, while the trio were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said, adding that they were alerted to the accident on CTE towards SLE at 4.45am.
The police said the three taken to hospital were a 37-year-old male lorry driver, his 38-year-old male passenger, and a 24-year-old worker who was carrying out road works nearby. Investigations are ongoing, they added.
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