Cyclist, 65, dies in accident with truck in Tuas, driver, 43, arrested

A 65-year-old cyclist died after an accident with a truck at a Tuas junction on Feb. 24.

Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told Mothership that they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Tuas Avenue 1 and 8 at about 11am.

The accident involved a truck and a bicycle, police said.

The aftermath

A video was shared to TikTok the same day by another user, who apparently came across the accident scene at around 3pm.

"A heartbreaking sight on the road. Rest in peace," the video's caption read.

@iamejaz Always stay alert and cautious on the road. #sgtiktok #singapore ♬ i was only temporary - my head is empty

A police officer was seen standing next to a blue tent, which had been erected at the junction.

Authorities had cordoned off the accident scene.

A group of people had gathered at the side of the road.

It was not clear if they are related to the parties involved.

Truck driver, 43, arrested

Police said a 65-year-old male cyclist was pronounced dead at scene by an SCDF paramedic.

A 43-year-old male truck driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Top image from iamejaz/Tiktok