58YO Driver Allegedly Suffered Heart Attack While Along CTE, Crashing into a Car & a Bus

Last Updated on 2023-05-05 , 10:36 am

While driving along the Central Expressway (CTE) towards the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) today (26 April) morning, a car driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that was also driving along the expressway.

After that collision, the car continued to travel for another 800m and hit the rear of a bus from Hui Leong Bus Transport Services.

The accident occurred after the Balestier Road exit along CTE towards AYE at around 6.50 am today (26 April).

In total, two cars and a bus were involved in the accident.

Car Driver was Sent to Hospital After But Passed Away

After the accident, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Shin Min Daily News that an individual was sent to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), while the police confirmed that the driver of the car was unconscious when taken to the hospital.

The driver, 58, passed away after reaching TTSH.

Investigations are currently ongoing.

Bus Driver’s Recount

When Shin Min contacted Mr Darry Lim, the director of Hui Leong Bus Services, he revealed that he immediately deployed staff from his company to the scene after receiving news of the incident.

He also approached the bus driver of the bus involved in the accident to find out more about the accident.

Apart from that, he also told The Straits Times that the bus involved in the accident was in the process of sending foreign workers to Newton.

Based on what the bus driver, Mr Wang Wei, told Mr Lim, the car that belonged to the deceased driver was a grey-coloured car.

It had first crashed into a white SUV and travelled towards the left lane for another 800m or so before rear-ending the bus that Mr Wang was driving.

After colliding with the bus, the grey-coloured car finally came to a stop.

The driver of the white SUV also stopped their car in front of the bus after the accident.

Driver’s Foot Was Still on the Accelerator Pedal, Allegedly Had a Heart Attack

Mr Lim also mentioned that Mr Wang got off the bus to find out what had happened after the collision.

Upon walking towards the grey-coloured car, Mr Wang realised that the driver was unconscious and slumped over the steering wheel.

He was completely motionless and did not respond to others calling out to him either.

Mr Wang also told Mr Lim that the driver’s foot was still on the accelerator pedal when Mr Wang and the driver of the other car found him.

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The duo then tried to rescue the unconscious driver, but they were unable to pry open the car’s door.

Hence, they decided to contact the police and SCDF for assistance.

After reaching the scene, personnel from SCDF performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the driver of the grey car.

However, according to Mr Wang, the driver apparently had “no reaction” to the CPR.

Mr Wang also commented that the driver likely had a heart attack and lost consciousness while driving, causing him to crash into the white SUV and his bus.