Bus accident near Sim Lim Tower results in death of 52-year-old motorcyclist

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A bus collided with a motorcycle near Sim Lim Tower on Saturday (May 6), resulting in the death of the 52-year-old motorcyclist. It is believed that the bus — reportedly a Singapore-Johore Express one — was turning into the terminal when the accident occurred.

The male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, and the 57-year-old male bus driver was arrested for causing death by a rash act.

According to The Straits Times, the Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the accident along Ban San Street at 2.45pm; and the police were notified of the accident along Rochor Canal Road towards Arab Street around 2.46pm.

Investigations are ongoing.




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