Teenager and 2 other people taken to hospital after accident in Bukit Panjang lands van in large drain
The van's driver and two passengers were conscious when taken to the hospital.
Scenes from an accident between a van and a bus in Bukit Panjang on Aug 19, 2025. (Photos: Husbi)
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SINGAPORE: Three people, including a 14-year-old, have been taken to the hospital after a van plunged into a large drain in Bukit Panjang on Tuesday (Aug 19).Â
In response to CNA's queries, the police said that they were alerted at about 1.10pm to an accident involving a mini-bus and a bus.
"A 68-year-old male mini-bus driver and his two female passengers, aged 14 and 53, were conveyed conscious to the hospital," they added.Â
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the accident happened near the junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Bukit Panjang Ring Road.
"Upon SCDF's arrival, a van was in a large drain," it said in response to CNA's queries.Â
The responders used a ladder to get into the drain and bring three people out to safety, SCDF added.Â
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Two of the victims were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, while the third was taken to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.
Police investigations are ongoing.
