A multi-vehicle accident<\/a> along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) caused a traffic jam on Aug 19, with one commuter saying the journey came to a standstill for up to 40 minutes.<\/p>\n Stomper Terence <\/strong>said he was heading towards Woodlands Bus Interchange<\/a> in the morning when he encountered the congestion.<\/p>\n He said he was shocked to see the traffic jam, with many commuters appearing to be affected.<\/p>\n \u201cI thought of sharing because the public transport was at an absolute standstill and many people cannot get to their destination in time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Terence estimated that he was stuck in the jam for 30 to 40 minutes.<\/p>\n The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a road traffic accident along the BKE before the Mandai Road exit at about 9.05am.<\/p>\n Three people were conveyed to Woodlands Hospital<\/a>, said SCDF.<\/p>\n Police said the accident involved two cars, a motorcycle, a lorry and a bus.<\/p>\n A 58-year-old male car driver, a 54-year-old male motorcyclist and a 57-year-old male bus driver were conveyed conscious to hospital.<\/p>\n The bus driver is assisting with police investigations, which are ongoing.<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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