SBS Transit bus crashes through central divider in Jalan Kayu

An SBS Transit bus crashed through a road divider in Jalan Kayu, according to a video shared to Facebook page Singapore Buses on Monday (Nov 2).

In the video, the bus can be seen at a complete standstill, with both right wheels on the kerb. 

A section of green fence along the divider is also missing.

The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) stated that they were alerted to the accident at around 1.40pm.

The bus was believed to have skidded on Jalan Kayu towards Sengkang West Avenue, but no injuries were reported, the police said.

SCDF clarified that one person was assessed for minor injuries, but declined to be taken to hospital.

A 65-year-old male bus driver is assisting with ongoing police investigations.

Responding to queries from AsiaOne, SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu confirmed that no one was sent to hospital following the accident.

"We apologise to affected passengers and motorists for the inconvenience caused. We are assisting the Police in its investigations."

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