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The driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.

November 27, 2024, 6:14 p.m

A motorcyclist died at the scene of an accident with a Tower Transit bus on the Pan-Island Express (PIE) on November 27.

The driver of the Tower Transit bus was later arrested for careless driving.

Bus driver, 27, arrested for careless driving

Singapore Police and Civil Defense Force (SCDF). Mothership that they were alerted to the accident involving a bus and a motorcycle around 10:20 a.m. on November 27.

It took place along the PIE towards Changi near the Lorong 2 Toa Payoh exit.

Police said a 52-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.

No other injuries were reported.

A 27-year-old male bus driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Tower Transit Statement

In a Facebook post on Nov 27, Tower Transit Singapore shared that it was deeply saddened by the fatal PIE accident involving one of their buses and a motorcyclist.

At the time, the bus was operating on Service 966 with 30 passengers on board.

None of the passengers were injured, Tower Transit said.

“The motorcyclist died at the scene and the bus captain was arrested. Tower Transit is assisting the police investigation,” the operator wrote.

Tower Transit also offered its apologies and condolences to the motorcyclist’s family and loved ones.

It added that it is making every effort to contact them to provide assistance and support during this difficult time.

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