One dead after accident near Queen Street Bus Terminal
A 30-year-old woman died after being trapped under a bus at the Queen Street Bus Terminal in Singapore. The bus driver has been arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.
Why it matters
This incident highlights public safety concerns regarding bus terminal operations and the legal consequences of fatal traffic accidents.
The person, who had been trapped under a bus, was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.
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Listen Summarise A fatal accident occurred near Queen Street Bus Terminal in Bugis on Oct 6, with a person trapped under a bus and pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. SBS Transit suspended Service 170 at the terminal and arranged alternative boarding points, with staff assisting affected commuters. Emergency services, including SCDF and police, responded promptly, using hydraulic rescue equipment and managing the scene with visible personnel and vehicles. AI generated
SINGAPORE – A woman died and a bus driver was arrested following an accident at the Queen Street Bus Terminal in Bugis on the evening of Oct 6.
In a media reply, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and police said they were alerted to a road traffic accident at about 7pm.
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