Bus driver, 74, & passenger, 81, taken to hospital after bus collides with lorry at Upper East Coast Road

UPDATE on Mar. 1 at 7:05pm: This article has been updated with SBS Transit's statement.

Two people were sent to the hospital after a bus collided with a truck near Siglap on Mar. 1.

In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed that the incident occurred at around 10:10am along Upper East Coast Road towards East Coast Road.

Footage of the aftermath of the incident shared by SGFOLLOWSALL via Telegram on Mar. 1 showed the two vehicles by the side of the road, with the bus visibly damaged.

Bus windscreen shattered

Images from the scene showed an SBS Transit bus along the side of the road with visible damage to its front windscreen.

Nearby, a red flatbed truck equipped with a crane appeared to be involved in the collision.

Several Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) vehicles were spotted behind the bus, as officers appeared to perform checks inside.

One officer could be seen standing outside the bus by the driver's seat.

One person trapped in driver's seat

SCDF told Mothership that two persons were sent to Changi General Hospital.

Officers rescued one person found trapped in the driver's seat of the bus using hydraulic rescue equipment.

Police confirmed that a male bus driver, 74, and a female bus passenger, 81, were conveyed conscious to the hospital.

The driver is currently assisting with ongoing police investigations.

SBS Transit investigating and assisting police

Responding to Mothership's queries, SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu confirmed that a Service 10 bus was travelling along Upper East Coast Road when it collided with a lorry.

"Our bus captain sustained abrasions, while we are still trying to get in touch with the passenger to render assistance and support," Wu added.

The public transport operator is also currently investigating the cause of the incident and is assisting with police investigations.

Top photos via SGFOLLOWSALL/Telegram