SINGAPORE \u2013 A 26-year-old man was arrested for driving without a valid licence, following an accident along Jalan Bukit Merah on April 17.<\/p>\n
Police said they were alerted to an accident involving a car and a van in the area at about 5.30pm that day.<\/p>\n
A 28-year-old resident told Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao that he heard a loud noise and went out of his house to check.<\/p>\n
The resident, who was identified only by the surname Chen, said many of his neighbours also did the same.<\/p>\n
A photo taken of the incident shows a damaged white car with its front bumper dislodged. Another photo shows a van with a dented back. <\/p>\n A photo taken of the incident on April 17 shows a van with a dented back.<\/p>\n PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO READER<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Mr Chen added that the white car\u2019s engine was emitting smoke, and other residents helped to call the police.<\/p>\n He told Lianhe Zaobao that the accident blocked two lanes, causing traffic congestion.<\/p>\n Police said: \u201cA 26-year-old male car driver was arrested for driving without a valid licence.\u201d<\/p>\n Investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/picture><\/div>