Shocking 9-Vehicle Crash on Singapore's PIE Leaves Four Hospitalized!

In a dramatic turn of events, a massive chain collision involving a staggering nine vehicles, including eight cars and a van, occurred along the bustling Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) near the Stevens Road exit on January 18. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received an urgent call regarding the accident at approximately 3:25 PM.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, where a male driver and three female passengers from one of the cars were swiftly transported to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Fortunately, all four individuals, aged between 34 and 77, were reported to be conscious during their medical evacuation.

As investigations unfold, traffic police confirmed that a total of nine drivers, ranging in age from 31 to 73, are currently assisting authorities in understanding the circumstances leading to this chaotic incident. Eyewitness accounts and a video shared on social media platform Complaint Singapore reveal the chaotic aftermath, with numerous vehicles abandoned in the center lane and an SCDF ambulance stationed nearby to provide assistance.

This alarming incident is just the latest in a troubling trend of multi-vehicle collisions on Singapore’s roads. In recent months, there has been a notable surge in such accidents, raising concern among officials and the public alike. Just weeks prior, on November 26, six individuals sustained injuries from another six-vehicle crash on the PIE. Shortly thereafter, on November 29, a staggering 17 people were rushed to the hospital following a multi-vehicle accident near the Woodlands Checkpoint.

The frequency of these incidents has sparked urgent calls for improved road safety measures, as commuters grow increasingly anxious about the potential hazards on the roads. It prompts a critical question: What steps can be taken to prevent future accidents and ensure the safety of all road users?

Stay tuned as this story develops, and be sure to drive safely out there—especially along the notoriously busy expressways!