Massive tree falls across Tiong Bahru Road, traffic unpassable, sheltered walkway & car damaged

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A large tree fell across Tiong Bahru Road on Friday evening, March 3, crashing a sheltered walkway, a car and causing traffic to come to a standstill.

The incident happened at about 5.30pm, according to CNA.

SBS Transit said in a tweet at about 6pm that five bus stops in the area have to be skipped, with eight of its bus services diverted.

A queue of buses lined up all the way until Tiong Bahru Plaza, CNA reported.

A sheltered walkway in front of Block 24 Tiong Bahru Road was damaged.

A portion of it collapsed under the weight of the tree.

A car was also crushed.

vis Paul Goh/ SGRoad Blocks / Traffic News

This is a developing story.

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Massive tree falls across Tiong Bahru Road, traffic unpassable, sheltered walkway & car damaged

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