Bus accident at Changi Airport leaves 21 injured
On Tuesday, a bus crash at Changi Airport Terminal 3 left 21 injured after hitting a road blocker. The accident occurred as the bus approached a stop, injuring passengers and the driver. Emergency services responded, taking victims to three hospitals.
A bus collision at Changi Airport Terminal 3 resulted in 21 passengers, including the driver, being taken to hospital on Tuesday (21 May).
The incident occurred around 12.40 pm when a bus, operating under service number 858, struck a road blocker as it approached a bus stop.
According to Mr Glenn Lim, the director of communications and customer experience at Tower Transit, the crash happened just after a security barrier was lifted, unexpectedly deploying a road blocker that led to the bus hitting it.
He reported that the driver and 21 passengers were injured and confirmed that the matter is under active investigation.
In response to media queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it responded to the emergency call at approximately 12.45 pm, dispatching aid to Changi Airport Terminal 3's Arrival Drive.
Victims were distributed among three hospitals: 10 to Sengkang General Hospital, nine to Raffles Hospital, and one to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Video shared on private messaging, showed the immediate aftermath inside the bus.
Footage depicted passengers appearing disoriented, some sitting on the ground, while others had visible injuries, including bloodied faces and heads.
One passenger was particularly noted for sitting with a bloodied forehead alongside tissues stained with blood.
The impact was so great that the doors of the bus could be seen warped.
Tower Transit is actively reaching out to those affected to offer support and has urged injured passengers and their families to contact the company for assistance.
