Garbage truck loses control & swerves into traffic light at Ganges Ave, alert pedestrian dodges crash

No injuries were reported.

Ashley Tan | April 17, 2023, 11:50 AM

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An accident occurred along Ganges Ave on Apr. 16 after a Sembcorp garbage truck lost control, with one pedestrian narrowly avoiding the crash.

Dashcam footage of the incident was posted to Facebook page SG Road Vigilante, showing a white garbage truck abruptly swerving at a traffic junction.

The truck crashed into the divider and traffic light.

A woman crossing the junction thankfully managed to spot the incoming truck, and ran back to safety to the side of the road.

Gif from SG Road Vigilante / FB

In response to Mothership's queries, the police shared that they were alerted to the accident at around 10:30am on Apr. 16.

The accident occurred along Ganges Avenue towards Alexandra Road.

No injuries were reported, and a 56-year-old male truck driver is assisting with investigations.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Mothership has also reached out to Sembcorp for more information.

Top photo from SG Road Vigilante / FB