SINGAPORE: A viral dashcam video showing a bus running a red light and almost crashing into a Toyota Hiace at a junction in Tuas has sparked outrage and concern among Singaporeans online. It could have been a disastrous T-bone accident, but thankfully, no one was hurt because the van driver was able to brake on [ ]
Thursday 16 October 2025
theindependent - 12 days ago
‘Could have been a serious and fatal accident’—Netizens alarmed after bus runs red light and narrowly avoids collision with Toyota Hiace
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