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SINGAPORE: More than 40 people were taken to hospital after an accident involving two buses in Jurong West on Sunday (Dec 14) morning.<\/p>\n
The accident occurred along Jurong West Avenue 1 and involved buses operated by Tower Transit and SBS Transit.<\/p>\n
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the two bus operators issued similar statements outlining the incident.<\/p>\n
At about 10.54am, a bus on service 98, operated by Tower Transit, rear-ended a stationary bus on service 99, operated by SBS Transit, at the traffic lights along Jurong West Avenue 1.<\/p>\n
“The injured from both buses have been conveyed to the hospital and are receiving medical attention.<\/p>\n
“Both SBS Transit and Tower Transit Singapore are currently reaching out to the injured and their family members to check on their condition and provide the necessary support.”<\/p>\n
“We would like to apologise for the hurt and distress caused by this accident,” said LTA, Tower Transit and SBS Transit. Both operators, as well as LTA, are investigating the accident.<\/p>\n
At noon, Tower Transit said that it was aware of the incident and that affected passengers were receiving medical assessment and care,<\/p>\n
Passengers who were on board the affected buses can seek assistance with Tower Transit at 1800 248 0950 or at the email address feedback<\/span> [at] towertransit.sg<\/span><\/span> or with SBS Transit at 1800 287 2727 or at the email address customercare<\/span> [at] sbstransit.com.sg<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n