21 taken to hospital after bus hits road blocker at Changi Airport Terminal 3

SINGAPORE: A bus driver and 20 passengers were taken to hospital on Tuesday (May 21) after the Tower Transit vehicle collided with a road blocker at Changi Airport Terminal 3.

The accident, involving bus service 858, occurred at about 12.40pm, said a representative from the bus operator.

“After a security barrier was lifted to allow the bus to proceed towards the Terminal 3 bus stop, a road blocker was suddenly deployed causing the bus to crash into it,” said Mr Glenn Lim, the director of communications and customer experience at Tower Transit.

He added that the incident is being investigated.

In response to CNA’s queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident along Changi Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Drive at about 12.40pm.

The bus driver, a 25-year-old man, and 20 passengers aged between 21 and 68 were conscious when taken to hospital, said the police, adding that investigations are ongoing.

CNA has contacted Changi Airport Group for more information.

In a video shared on Facebook page Singapore roads accident.com, the front of the bus is visibly damaged following the collision. The entrance door was also partially dislodged. 

Inside the vehicle, a broken panel and pole are seen on the floor. Some passengers appear to be disoriented with at least two sitting on the ground. 

A woman is also seen with a cut to her forehead, with what appeared to be bloodied tissues on the platform next to her. 

Mr Lim said Tower Transit is attempting to contact the injured passengers and their families to provide assistance. 

Those involved in the accident may contact Tower Transit Singapore at 1800 248 0950.