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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Car passenger dies after accident involving bus in Yishun
SINGAPORE – A 23-year-old female car passenger died in hospital after an accident involving a car and a bus in Yishun early on Aug 2. The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident, which occurred at the junction of Yishun Avenue 2 and Yishun Central 1, at about 5.35am that day. The woman was unconscious when taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, where she later died. A 47-year-old male car driver and a 20-year-old female passenger were conscious when taken to the same hospital. In response to queries from The Straits Times, a Tower Transit spokesman said the bus had been stationary and waiting at the traffic lights when the accident happened. He added that there were no passengers on board at the time. A photo of the scene showed a silver car at the rear of a Tower Transit bus, its windows shattered and right-side doors left ajar, as SCDF officers attend to the emergency. Police investigations are ongoing. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Straits Times
‘I wish I can hear her sing again,' says boyfriend of Yishun fatal crash victim
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Miss Queenie Leong was on her way home from a birthday party in Bedok when the private hire car she was in crashed into a public bus. SINGAPORE – One of the last memories Mr Pombuena Kevin Paul Famacion has of his girlfriend is when she sang a love song to him, just a few days before she died in a car accident. Miss Queenie Leong was on her way home from a birthday party in Bedok when the private hire car she was in with a friend crashed into a public bus at the junction of Yishun Avenue 2 and Yishun Central 1 at about 5.35am on Aug 2. A photo of the scene showed a silver car at the rear of a Tower Transit bus, its windows shattered and right-side doors left ajar, as Singapore Civil Defence Force officers attended to the emergency. Her friend had tried to save Miss Leong, 23, immediately after the accident. Despite fracturing her own arm in the accident, she performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation until the ambulance arrived at the scene. Both women and the driver were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, where Miss Leong eventually succumbed to her injuries. The Straits Times visited the wake set up at the void deck of Block 162 Yishun Street 11, where Miss Leong lived. Her father, was too distraught to speak, but said he wanted to understand how the accident happened. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World Israel to decide next steps in Gaza after ceasefire talks collapse Asia What's it like to deal with brutal US tariffs? Ask Malaysia Singapore Singapore launches review of economic strategy to stay ahead of global shifts Singapore A look at the five committees reviewing Singapore's economic strategy Opinion Keeping it alive: How Chinese opera in Singapore is adapting to the age of TikTok Life Glamping in Mandai: Is a luxury stay at Colugo Camp worth the $550 price tag? Miss Leong's friend had told the family that the driver was allegedly driving erratically before the incident, and may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Several of Miss Leong's friends were at the wake on Aug 4 to pay their respects, including Mr Pombuena. He said Miss Leong left the party early as she had to pack for her trip to Johor Bahru with her family. They were going there to celebrate her sister's birthday. She booked a ride from East Villa at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir at about 5am. Her friend, Meiyi, shared the ride with her as she lives nearby. Mr Sir Ludvig Kong, who was at the wake, said he was awakened by a pre-dawn call from Meiyi, who sounded frantic. Said Mr Kong, 22: 'I heard a lot of horns (in the background). Meiyi was screaming for help, and she said Queenie was not responding.' He called Mr Pombuena, who rushed to the hospital with Miss Leong's family. He said Miss Leong's heart stopped beating when they got there, and she had to be resuscitated. Mr Sir Ludvig Kong Yeow Onn (left) and Mr Pombuena Kevin Paul Famacion at the wake of Ms Queenie Leong at Yishun Street 11 on Aug 4. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY Mr Pombuena, 23, said the scans showed that there was no blood flow to her brain because of the swelling in her head. At about 11am, the doctor told Miss Leong's family that she only had an hour to live. Mr Pombuena said: 'I couldn't accept it, (and I knew) she was going to fight. 'But after two hours, I realised that her vitals were going down, so I called all her close friends, and we all stayed with her until her final moments.' He said Miss Leong passed away at about 3pm on Aug 2. Mr Pombuena told ST that he and Miss Leong were rekindling their relationship when the accident happened. Miss Leong had visited him at his home a few days before the accident. 'We were just hanging out, and she was singing love songs to me. She told me: 'This performance is to show you how much I love you.'' 'I just wish I could hear her sing one more time,' said a teary-eyed Mr Pombuena. 'She had a great voice.' Miss Queenie Leong was on her way home from a birthday party in Bedok when the private hire car she was in crashed into a public bus. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY Mr Sir Ludvig Kong, who was with Miss Leong at the hospital in her final moments, had attended the same birthday party. 'It is very sudden, because I was with her less than an hour (before the accident). It felt like a dream when I saw her fighting for her life in the hospital,' said Mr Kong, who was Miss Leong's CCA mate. 'She didn't look like herself, half her face was covered in gauze, and her hair had been shaved off. There were also a lot of cuts and bruises on her body.' The group of friends and family held her hands and talked to her in the last hour. 'When they turned off the life support machine, and the numbers dropped to zero, everyone started crying,' said Mr Kong, who broke down during the interview. 'We realised that we would never be able to talk to her again, get to see her smile or hear her laughter ever again.' Mr Pombuena said Miss Leong was a loving and caring person, who got along with everyone she met. 'She had a whole life ahead of her — a scholarship, and so much more.' He added that she had planned to travel overseas with her friends over the next two months. Said Mr Kong: 'I will always remember her as someone who will always answer my calls whenever I need someone to talk to, her presence was always a comfort to all her friends.' The 47-year-old driver remains in hospital. ST has contacted the private hire company. A Tower Transit spokesman said the bus had been stationary and waiting at the traffic lights when the accident happened. There were no passengers on board at the time. Police investigations are ongoing.
Independent Singapore
7 days ago
- Independent Singapore
‘Passenger is rude to the driver… So entitled!' — Netizens say after passenger scolded driver for driving off despite him waving ‘in front of the bus'
SINGAPORE: A heated video posted on Instagram by @thesgdaily, featuring a fiery encounter between a passenger and a Tower Transit bus driver, has left most netizens rallying behind the bus driver. The incident, which took place at night, was captured by the passenger himself: 'I was running towards you for such a long time, and I waved at you for super long,' the passenger insisted, claiming he was right in front of the bus when the bus driver drove off without stopping. The passenger continued pressing the issue, accusing the driver of ignoring him intentionally. The driver then lost his patience, and his voice went up: 'You listen first! If there is nobody at the bus stop, I won't stop; I will just go!' he retorted. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SG Daily 🇸🇬 (@thesgdaily) When the passenger refused to back down, the driver snapped, repeating his question three times before justifying his loss of composure: 'What did you scold me now? What did you scold me now? What did you scold me now? You scold my mother, you know. Who the hell are you, man? You want me to call the police?' The confrontation quickly escalated into a shouting match, and when the driver, noticing he was being recorded on video via the passenger's mobile phone, appeared to reach for the phone and asked, 'Why you take photo?' 'The passenger is rude to the driver… So entitled!' The video lit up social media, but instead of sympathy for the out-of-breath passenger, most viewers threw their support behind the driver. 'The passenger is rude to the driver… So entitled!' one commenter wrote. 'He could have missed seeing you. He's driving and must also see who is running in the nighttime?' Another commenter dropped a truth bomb with comedic flair: 'It's called BUS STOP for a reason, not BUS RUNNING. Come on, bro, everyone must wait for you running, eh?' Many were quick to remind that bus drivers have schedules to follow — and obligations to everyone onboard. 'If you [run] not at the bus stop, it's not my [business] problem,' one quoted the driver, praising his response. 'He thinks the driver is his personal chauffeur?' another quipped while one more schooled him with: 'Go get your own car or take a cab, lah!' 'Both are wrong!' A few commenters pointed out that while the commuter was out of line, the driver's reaction could've been more measured. 'Both are wrong!' one commented. 'The passenger is too self-entitled, and the driver's aggressive behaviour is unacceptable. Just a small problem becomes a big problem,' another commented. Still, others rebutted that the driver only lost his temper after being insulted. 'He wasn't aggressive at first,' someone clarified. 'He got angry because the guy scolded his mother. Anybody would have reacted that way,' another chimed in. Also, perhaps one of the most pointed comments of all: 'You missed the bus, you just wait la. You miss the flight, you can run after the plane, meh?' Chasing a moving bus from a distance is a gamble According to SBS Transit and Go-Ahead Singapore's FAQs, bus captains should stop for approaching passengers, but only if they are clearly within the bus stop bay. Once the bus starts to pull away, the driver's attention is on traffic. Chasing a moving bus from a distance is a gamble. In this case, it remains unclear whether the commuter reached the bus stop in time or was sprinting from afar. What's certain is that he managed to board eventually — and instead of taking the win, chose to confront the driver with a phone in hand and entitlement turned up to the max! Respect goes both ways… This viral episode isn't just about a missed bus. It's also about public civility, boundaries, and how not to act when things don't go your way. As one netizen put it for the passenger: 'The bus driver is NOT your personal chauffeur. This is public transport, not a private service.' And for the driver, another concluded with refreshing clarity: 'There is always a better way to resolve this. When both sides are on fire, look at it objectively.' If there's one thing this saga taught us, it's that being on time saves more than your seat — it might just save your dignity too. In other news, in Singapore's ever-evolving saga of ride-hailing dramas, another video surfaced — this time starring a Tada driver vs passenger whose simple request for cooler air ended with a chilling command: 'Get out!' You can read about their fiery encounter over here: 'Get out! Get out! This is my car, I'm asking you to get out!' — Tada driver ejects passenger for asking to 'increase air-con speed'
