PUBLISHED ONOctober 10, 2026 5:54 AMUPDATEDOctober 12, 2026 12:55 PMBYSean LerThe drivers of a Rolls-Royce Phantom and BYD Sealion electric vehicle (EV) are now assisting with ongoing police investigations, after an accident near Clarke Quay left two female passengers injured.
The incident happened at about 2.40pm on Friday (Oct 9), at the junction of New Bridge Road and Carpenter Street.
Photographs and videos of the incident seen by AsiaOne show the Rolls-Royce with damages to its radiator grille and front bumper.
Meanwhile, the passenger doors on the BYD EV's left side show crumple damage. Its airbags are also deployed.
In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) stated that a 72-year-old woman and a 73-year-old woman, both passengers in the BYD EV, were taken conscious to the Singapore General Hospital.
According to SCDF, two other persons were assessed for minor injuries, but they declined to be taken to the hospital.
Police said both drivers are assisting with investigations.
AsiaOne understands that the Rolls-Royce was driven by a 48-year-old male car driver, while a 76-year-old man was at the wheel of the BYD.
@asiaone An elderly female passenger from the BYD EV was taken conscious to the hospital. #sgnews #Singapore #Police #Road #Accident ♬ original sound - AsiaOne
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