{
  "id": 7498515,
  "title": "Commuters evacuated after smoke seen coming from train at Bukit Gombak station",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/commuters-evacuated-after-smoke-seen-coming-from-train-at-bukit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T07:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bukit-gombak-smrt-train-smoke-evacuate-6385446"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At approximately 11:40 am on Tuesday, September 15, commuters were evacuated from a train at Bukit Gombak station in Singapore following the detection of smoke emanating from beneath a carriage, as reported by SMRT Trains. Initial assessments indicate that the smoke may have been generated due to a malfunctioning brake system, according to Lam Sheau Kai, the President of SMRT Trains. As a precautionary measure, SMRT Trains personnel promptly ensured the safe evacuation of all passengers from the train. The vehicle was subsequently moved to the depot for a comprehensive examination. Despite the incident, train services resumed their normal operations, and there were no accounts of passengers requiring medical aid.",
  "summary": "A faulty brake was the likely cause of the smoke, says SMRT Trains.",
  "key_points": [
    "Smoke detected under carriage at Bukit Gombak station on 15 September 2023",
    "Commuters evacuated due to malfunctioning brake system",
    "Train services resumed after safe evacuation and depot examination"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident highlights SMRT Trains' prioritization of passenger safety, as evidenced by the prompt evacuation and precautionary measures taken in response to the malfunctioning brake system.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Commuters evacuated after smoke seen coming from train at Bukit Gombak station",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/commuters-evacuated-after-smoke-seen-coming-from-train-at-bukit-7504660",
        "published": "2026-09-15T07:22:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}