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Motorcyclist dies in Tuas accident

SINGAPORE — A motorcyclist died in an accident with a tipper truck this morning (Jan 9).

The scene of the accident between a tipper truck and motorcycle at Tuas on Jan 9, 2014. Photo: Channel NewsAsia

The scene of the accident between a tipper truck and motorcycle at Tuas on Jan 9, 2014. Photo: Channel NewsAsia

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SINGAPORE — A motorcyclist died in an accident with a tipper truck this morning (Jan 9).

Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said they received a call at about 6am about an accident at the junction of Tuas West Road and Tuas Avenue 7.

On police arrival, it was established that an accident involving a tipper truck and a motorcycle had occurred. Paramedics pronounced the motorcyclist dead on the scene.

Channel NewsAsia understands that the motorcyclist was a man in his 50s. Police said the driver of the tipper truck was arrested and investigations are ongoing. CHANNEL NEWSASIA

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