Loyang Hit-and-Run: Go-Ahead Bus & 70-Year-Old Driver Involved

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Loyang, Singapore – A Go-Ahead Singapore bus veered off course in teh early hours of January 20, colliding with multiple parked vehicles at a residential estate. The incident, which occurred around 4:56 a.m. along Loyang Rise, is now under police investigation.

Bus Driver’s Misstep Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision

A Go-ahead Singapore bus struck several parked cars after making an incorrect turn in a residential area.

The incident occurred after a temporary closure of Loyang Avenue, leading the bus captain to make an incorrect turn onto Loyang Rise and graze several parked cars.

• No injuries were reported.
• Three cars sustained damage.
• A 70-year-old bus driver is assisting police with their investigation.
• Go-Ahead Singapore has taken full obligation and initiated a safety review.

A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, shared CCTV footage of the incident, showing the bus turning into the estate. The footage reveals the resident’s van being displaced by the impact. A photograph shared by the resident shows the van with a shattered front left headlight.

Q: What caused the bus to collide with the parked vehicles?
A: Go-Ahead Singapore stated the incident occurred after a temporary closure of Loyang Avenue towards Tampines Avenue 7, leading the bus captain to make an incorrect turn into loyang Rise and graze several parked cars.

The bus operator has publicly apologized for the incident, acknowledging full responsibility for the damage and distress caused.

According to the resident, Go-Ahead Singapore has already accepted accountability for the accident. Police were alerted to the hit-and-run involving a bus and three cars at approximately 5:05 a.m. A police spokesperson confirmed that no injuries were reported and a 70-year-old male bus driver is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

In a statement posted on its Facebook page, Go-Ahead Singapore explained that the incident followed the temporary closure of Loyang Avenue. The bus captain, attempting to navigate the detour, mistakenly turned onto Loyang Rise, resulting in the collision with the parked vehicles. the company expressed deep regret for the inconvenience and damage caused.

Go-Ahead Singapore also announced it is conducting a “safety time-out” with all its bus captains to reinforce adherence to established operating procedures. Police investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the police.