Drivers travelling through northern Singapore faced traffic disruptions on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on September 23 after accident alerts were issued for the route toward the Bukit Timah Expressway.
Traffic-monitoring information showed an accident after Yishun at approximately 7:56 a.m., with congestion reported back toward the Tampines Expressway. Lanes 1, 2 and 3 were listed as areas motorists should avoid.
Less than an hour later, another traffic alert reported an accident on the same direction of the SLE after the TPE, with lane 1 affected at around 8:35 a.m.
What Is Known About the SLE Incidents?
The currently available reports establish that traffic accidents were being reported on the SLE but provide limited information about the actual collisions.
There is no confirmed public information in the available reports identifying the vehicles involved, the number of people affected, the extent of any injuries or whether either incident resulted in a death.
The SLE also has scheduled road and infrastructure works in September, including overnight restrictions connected to ongoing road-sign upgrading and other construction activity. Motorists are advised to follow current traffic-management instructions when travelling through affected areas.
Key Details
| Detail | Latest Available Information |
|---|---|
| Road | Seletar Expressway (SLE) |
| Country | Singapore |
| Direction | Toward BKE |
| Reported incident | Traffic accidents |
| First reported area | After Yishun |
| First reported time | 7:56 a.m. |
| Reported congestion | Back toward TPE |
| Lanes affected | Lanes 1–3 in first report |
| Later incident | After TPE |
| Later reported time | 8:35 a.m. |
| Later lane restriction | Lane 1 |
| Injuries | Not confirmed |
| Deaths | Not confirmed |
| Cause | Not confirmed |
| Current status | Traffic disruption reported |
Drivers approaching the affected sections should slow down, maintain a safe distance and follow directions from traffic personnel. Conditions can change as vehicles are cleared and traffic-management operations continue.
Accuracy note: This report is based on currently available traffic information. Details about casualties, vehicles and the circumstances of the collisions should be updated only after confirmation from the relevant authorities.