Tipper truck barrels into construction site in Pasir Ris, netizens suggest fatigue
A tipper truck recently ended up crashing straight into a construction site in Pasir Ris, smashing through barriers and colliding with an excavator.
CCTV footage captured the terrifying moment, sparking speculation that the driver may have dozed off at the wheel.
Truck ploughs into construction site at high speed
The incident allegedly occurred on 16 March at 1.35am, according to the video timestamp.
Footage captured a tipper truck travelling eastwards along Pasir Ris Drive 1, seemingly near Block 115.
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As it approached a green light, it should have turned left to follow the curve of the road — but instead, it sped straight ahead, crashing directly into a construction site in the middle of the road.
The force of the impact was strong enough to knock over a concrete barrier, toppling several other structures in its path.
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It then crushed several plastic barriers under its wheels and continued barrelling through the site.
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After a few seconds, the truck collided with an unoccupied excavator before smashing into a barrier and coming to a stop.
The impact shattered its windshield and sent debris spilling out.
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Additionally, the footage showed the driver getting knocked around inside the cabin of their truck.
Two pedestrians at the roadside stopped walking and gawked in shock at the sudden accident while two cars slowed down as they approached.
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Due to the late hour at which the crash happened, the construction site appeared to be empty.
Injured individual declined to be sent to hospital
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told MS News that they were alerted to the incident at around 1.55am on 16 March.
An SCDF paramedic assessed one person for minor injuries but they refused conveyance to the hospital.
Following the viral footage, netizens expressed relief that the site was empty at the time of the crash.
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Others blamed the driver, accusing them of speeding and not paying attention.
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However, a few users showed concern and speculated that the driver may have experienced microsleep –a momentary lapse in awareness caused by extreme fatigue.
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Featured image adapted from Reddit.
