Truck driver swerves at last moment when hitting car on SLE, manages to prevent injuries
A major crash nearly took place on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) after a truck failed to stop in time and slammed into the rear of a Toyota car.
The driver managed to swerve the truck aside in time to prevent a heavier collision.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
Truck hits car on SLE after failing to brake in time
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told MS News that they received the alert to the accident at around 5.10pm on 19 Jan.
It took place along the SLE towards the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) after the Woodlands Avenue 12 exit.
The SG Road Vigilante (SGRV) video showed the vehicles driving down the leftmost lane of the SLE when the camcar braked.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
Subsequently, the white Toyota Prius behind it came to a stop too.
However, a large orange tipper truck behind the Toyota failed to brake in time.
The truck driver managed to hurriedly swerve to the vehicle to the left upon realising it couldn’t come to a stop, sending the truck onto the road shoulder.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
It still collided into the left rear side of the Toyota, knocking it forward in a cloud of debris.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
The truck managed to come to a stop against the road barrier’s bushes, while another lorry behind it also swerved onto the road shoulder.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
No injuries reported from truck crash
Despite the harsh collision, SCDF told MS News that the accident resulted in no reported injuries.
MS News has also reached out to the police for comments on the crash.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
Netizens believe truck driver was distracted
Some netizens blamed the tipper truck driver for the accident, suggesting that they were distracted.
Source: Facebook
However, others instead said the truck driver showed quick thinking in swerving to the side.
Source: Facebook
Another commenter said the Toyota Prius would have been sandwiched if the truck had rear-ended it full force rather than swerving.
Source: Facebook
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Featured image adapted from SGRV ADMIN on Facebook.
