SINGAPORE — Two people were taken to hospital after a motorcycle collided with the rear of a car on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), with dramatic dashcam footage of the crash later circulating online.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at around 5.40pm, along the BKE towards Woodlands, near the Mandai Road exit.
Footage shared online showed traffic slowing as vehicles travelled along the expressway before the motorcycle appeared to collide with the back of a car.
The impact threw the two riders from the motorcycle onto the road.
Dashcam Footage Captures the Moment of Impact
The video showed the motorcycle travelling behind a car before the collision occurred.
Both riders were thrown forward following the impact, while the motorcycle fell onto the expressway.
Other motorists slowed down as the accident unfolded.
The footage quickly drew attention online, with viewers discussing the dangers faced by motorcyclists when travelling at high speeds or in heavy expressway traffic.
The exact circumstances that led to the collision were not immediately clear.
It was also unclear from the footage whether sudden braking, traffic conditions, speed or another factor contributed to the crash.
Two People Taken to Hospital
Emergency services were alerted to the accident at around 5.40pm.
A man and a woman were taken conscious to hospital following the collision.
The two victims, aged 29 and 25, were conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for treatment.
Their conditions were not publicly disclosed.
Police investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Expressway Accidents Can Turn Serious Within Seconds
The crash serves as another reminder of the risks motorcyclists face on busy expressways.
Motorcycles are particularly vulnerable during rear-end collisions because riders have little physical protection compared with occupants of cars.
Even when a collision appears relatively minor, the force of the impact can throw riders onto the road and expose them to further danger from surrounding traffic.
Motorists are generally advised to maintain a safe following distance and remain alert to sudden changes in traffic conditions.
Online Footage Raises Questions
The dashcam footage has generated discussion over what happened in the moments before the crash.
However, videos circulating online may not always show the full sequence of events.
The footage alone cannot establish who was responsible for the accident.
Police investigations will determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The Bottom Line
Two people were taken to hospital after a motorcycle rear-ended a car on the BKE towards Woodlands on Sept. 9.
The accident was captured on dashcam footage, showing the two riders being thrown from the motorcycle following the collision.
Both were taken conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
What caused the crash remains under investigation — but the dramatic footage is a stark reminder that on Singapore’s busy expressways, just one moment of misjudgment can change everything in seconds.
WWC ONE MEDIA J.M.D
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