Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
A collision involving a car and a bus unfolded on the Tampines Expressway (TPE), reportedly near Exit 2A toward the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on 7 Dec.
In a video shared on social media, a black Mercedes Benz was seen overtaking a bus on the TPE’s middle lane before abruptly changing lanes in front of it.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The car then suddenly braked, prompting the bus to slow down to avoid rear-ending it.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Moments later, the Mercedes braked sharply again, leading to a minor collision with the bus.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
After the collision, the Mercedes came to a full stop in the middle of the expressway, as did the bus. This brought traffic on the bus’s lane to a halt.
The Mercedes driver stepped out of his car amid moving traffic, gesturing for the bus driver to alight as well.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
He appeared to take photos of the collision before walking over to the bus, knocking on its windshield, and gesturing for the driver to alight.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The video sparked outrage and confusion among netizens.
One commenter questioned the driver’s rationale for braking twice after cutting into the bus’s lane, speculating it could be an attempt at insurance fraud.
Source: Facebook
Another netizen theorised that the bus may have honked at the Mercedes, triggering the driver’s erratic behaviour.
Source: Facebook
One also criticised the driver for his apparent disregard for road safety, pointing out that the sudden braking could have caused a serious chain collision on the TPE.
Source: Facebook
MS News has reached out to the police for more information on the incident.
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Featured image adapted from SG Road Vigilante on Facebook.
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