21 taken to hospital after lorries collide in red-light running incident, 1 driver arrested

On Oct. 15, 21 people were injured in a collision between two lorries, after one ran a red light.

The lorry’s driver was subsequently arrested.

Red light run

A lorry ferrying nine people ran a red light at the junction between Choa Chu Kang Way and Sungei Kadut Drive, Sungei Kadut Avenue, and Sungei Kadut Loop.

The Singapore Police Force said that the lorry then collided with another lorry that had been crossing the junction on a green light, carrying 11 passengers.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force told Mothership that they were alerted to a road traffic accident at around 10:40pm.

Upon arrival, SCDF personnel found one person trapped in the passenger seat of a lorry, who they rescued using hydraulic rescue equipment.

The SCDF then conveyed six of those affected to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and 15 others to Woodlands Health Campus.

The SPF said that the affected people were taken to hospitals with injuries that included fractures, lacerations, and bodily pains.

The driver of the first lorry was arrested for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt, and police investigations are ongoing.

Serious concern

The SPF said in a news release that red light running remains a serious concern.

Violations had decreased by 25.3 per cent to 13,073 in the first half of 2025, as compared to 17,508 in the first half of 2024.

However, the number of red-light running accidents, including accidents that involved fatalities, had increased by 38.5 per cent to 65 in the first half of 2025, compared to 47 in the same time period of 2024.

The SPF said that such violations put all road users at risk, and can result in severe accidents, such as the one that occurred on Oct. 15, and that the Traffic Police (TP) takes a firm stance “against such dangerous behaviour”.

The offence of dangerous driving causing grievous hurt under Section 64(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a jail term of up to five years, and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, a motorist faces a jail term of between one and 10 years, as well as disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

The SPF reminded all motorist to reduce their speed when approaching traffic junctions, as well as to watch out for hazards even if the traffic light was green in their favour, to allow sufficient time to stop safely when traffic lights change.

The TP have been facilitating the mandatory installation of speed limiters on lorries with a Maximum laden Weight of between 3,500kg and 12,000kg, ensuring that such lorries do not exceed the speed limit of 60 km/h; part of ongoing road safety initiatives since January 2024.

Speed limiter deadline

Additionally, the SPF said that the Oct. 15 accident “serves as a reminder for companies to foster a strong safety culture among their drivers”, as well as emphasising the importance of adhering to traffic signals and road rules.

TP encourage companies to take “proactive steps in vehicle safety management, including driver training and safety compliance”.

It also reminded them that there was a Jan. 1 2026, deadline for the installation of speed limiter devices, and that companies operating eligible lorries should "prioritise early installation to ensure compliance and avoid potential delays”.

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