Bus in Hougang brakes to avoid accident, 3 passengers injured

Three people were injured after a car swerved into the bus lane in Hougang and caused an SBS Transit bus to brake abruptly.

Photos of the incident shared to the Singapura Channel on Facebook showed scenes of the aftermath, in which the bus was stalled on the road in front of a bus stop.

An ambulance is seen parked directly behind the bus, while paramedics are also spotted on the bus tending to passengers.

A large group of passersby are also seen gathered on the walkway.

In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the incident occurred on Aug 2 at around 8.50am along Hougang Avenue 4.

A spokesperson for SBS Transit told Chinese publication 8World that the accident occurred after a car coming from the opposite direction swerved into the bus lane.

The bus involved, Service 329, was intending to turn right at the intersection of Hougang Avenue 9 and Hougang Avenue 4 but braked abruptly to avoid an accident.

Three passengers were injured as a result, though two declined to be taken to the hospital, said the spokesperson.

According to SCDF, one person was taken to Sengkang General Hospital.

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