SINGAPORE – A 65-year-old man is assisting police with investigations after a series of collisions involving multiple vehicles on December 31. The incident, which began with a van allegedly hitting eight vehicles, ended with the van crashing into a signpost.
Multiple Vehicle Collisions Disrupt Traffic in Singapore
A driver is cooperating with authorities following a chain of accidents across several key Singapore roadways.
- Police responded to reports of multiple hit-and-run accidents at approximately 1:35 p.m. on December 31.
- The incidents occurred on Towner Road, Serangoon Road, and Lavender Street.
- The van involved reportedly drove against traffic and ultimately crashed on Raffles Avenue.
- The driver was conscious when transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Police were alerted to the unfolding situation at approximately 1:35 p.m. on December 31, responding to reports of multiple vehicles struck across Towner Road, serangoon Road, and Lavender Street. The van, described as orange in video footage, was later seen skidding on Raffles Avenue toward Stamford Avenue.
Q: What happened in Singapore on December 31?
A: A 65-year-old man is being investigated after a van he was driving allegedly collided with eight vehicles – four cars, two vans, and two lorries – across multiple roads before crashing on Raffles Avenue.
Photos show the damaged van crashed into a traffic signpost on a pedestrian walkway on Raffles Avenue. The driver appeared conscious, resting his hand and head on the steering wheel, with a cracked windscreen.
This incident comes as overall traffic accidents and injuries have been on the rise.According to the Traffic Police mid-year report published in August 2025, the number of accidents resulting in injuries increased from 3,437 in the first half of 2024 to 3,740 in the first six months of 2025.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the December 31 collisions. anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.