Jail, driving disqualification for SMRT bus driver who ran over construction worker in Tanjong Pagar
The bus’ front left tyre ran over the victim’s legs, while the left rear tyre narrowly missed him.
In an incident that occurred on June 27, 2024, an SMRT bus driver in Singapore collided with a construction worker while making a right turn at a junction in Tanjong Pagar. The victim, a 35-year-old Indian man, suffered a fractured ankle and a torn meniscus in his left knee. The driver, Muhammad Adi Abdullah, 50, was sentenced to three weeks in jail and a five-year driving disqualification for his actions.
The court heard that Adi, who was driving the bus at a moderate speed during the turn, failed to notice the victim standing on the road. The bus' front left tyre ran over the victim's legs, while the left rear tyre narrowly missed him. Despite placing a traffic cone and wearing a reflective vest to alert oncoming traffic, the victim was struck by the bus' tires.
The victim was taken to Singapore General Hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries and was discharged on July 12, 2024. The deputy public prosecutor sought a jail term of between five and eight weeks, as well as a five-year driving disqualification for Adi. The incident was caught on a nearby security camera.
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