Experiences of a bus accident/breakdown

TIB1049L SG

More of sharing of experiences you had during bus accidents and bus breakdowns.

Not from me but actually more from my father who told me this one years ago. Happened in Hougang quite some time ago when a SBS (then) Bus got into an accident with a schoolkid who was rushing past the traffic light when it was showing the red man. The SBS bus hit the boy head on and the boy was flung a few metres away from the bus and died instantly. Pretty scary though

As for bus breakdowns my first and only (lucky!) breakdown was with TIB1049L last year when the electronics of the bus suddenly failed and all the lights went off. SL restarted bus a few times but didn't work. The exit doors were half opened so when the SL announced the breakdown people just kicked on the plug doors to make them open while the SL headed to the back to open up the engine cover and place the triangle. Passengers were then transferred to TIB1106E of 913

So if you have any of such experiences (especially so for Accidents) why not share with us. Its pretty rare we have people who had actually been through a bus accident so just tell us how was the situation like that you have been through

bus555 SG

Speaking of the bus knocked on the boy at hougang years ago, last year one was the WORST!!!! Somemore the bus involved is SBS989Z. scary sia...

SBS8033D SG

As for bus breakdowns my first and only (lucky!) breakdown was with TIB1049L last year when the electronics of the bus suddenly failed and all the lights went off. SL restarted bus a few times but didn't work. The exit doors were half opened so when the SL announced the breakdown people just kicked on the plug doors to make them open while the SL headed to the back to open up the engine cover and place the triangle. Passengers were then transferred to TIB1106E of 913

No wonder you chose this username.

TIB1049L SG

No wonder you chose this username.

Nope. It happened after I registered into the forums with this username

tintinspartan SG

For me, i think almost all of you should have already know about the infamous 1st August TIB648P accident on 985.

Firstly, driver was speeding like around 60 km/h along Kallang Industrial Park area. Only 3 people was on the bus. Then, the driver tried to brake as there was a red light but a van was right infront of the bus. The driver braked but it was too late.

The bus hit the van at around 20 km/h. Damage of the van was horrible but the bus suffered dents and a shattered windscreen. The van driver and the bus driver argued at who is to blame for the accident. A duo of SMRT Inspectors arrived by chance only 2 minutes after the incident occured as they were doing their regular ticket check on a Sv 853 UMW Lance.

The inspectors looked for witnesses and they asked me for evidence. The driver alerted OCC beforehand about the incident. I was taken on board the bus for interogattion with the 2 SMRT Inspectors. I told them that the bus was at fault since it was a red light and the bus was trying to stop from 60 km/h. The bus was driven to the Geylang Lor 1 Terminal to contact the OCC by phone.

It was later decided to bring the bus back to depot for repairs. The bus was driven back to depot with the windscreen shattered and missing a side mirror. I continued on with my regular programme.

The bus was repaired within 2 weeks and is back on service. The driver is currently driving TIB677E on 985 perm A shift.

lianamaster SG

My experience wasn't an accident or a breakdown but a technical error on the bus itself.

It was a few years back already....

I was taking a MB O405 (WA) svc 97 to Selegie Road's Peace Centre for tuition. The bus had problems with the doors at the rear. Every time the bus driver pressed the door closing button, the doors would close but the "Door Closing" sign remains and a loud shriek that accompanies the sign persisted. As a result, the BC had to reopen the door and close it about 3-4 times at each bus-stop that the passenger alighted. Until the bus reaches AYE, after 3 to 4 times, the bus remained stubborn and the loud high-pitch sound persisted even when the BC reopened and closed the doors after 5 times. As a result, he had to leave his seat and manually close the door. As passengers, knowing that he had to drive and close the rear door after the passenger alight, we decided to exit from the front door since then.

JaSoNhSu92 SG

long time ago i took one VO3x batch 1 on 99 from school to home then breakdown before Hua Yi Sec, i looked outside window and saw green fluids flowing out from the bus, covering 2 lanes and the motorists had to splash over it. BC opened the rear engine cos overheated. all passengers had to alight but the card reader is not in breakdown mode, and my card value was deducted in normal. then took 98 to go home lol.

i also remember another breakdown which happens at 9611D which also serving S99 that time. heng ah, the card reader was converted to breakdown mode, otherwise my card value would hve deducted in normal. Cause of breakdown is the engine overheated. i boarded 9237B to complete my journey which is the bus after 9611D. the breakdown occurs at Cooperation Rd.

jayh272416 SG

4 breakdowns before.

breakdown hex 001

SBS578B on 56. Happened a few years back. Bus was at Little India station towards Bishan when the engine began some whining noises. Bus could not start, declared breakdown. Dad was with me at that time, we changed to the next 56.

breakdown hex 002

SBS539P on 105. Happened 22/4 this year. Bus was approaching Jln Toa Payoh towards Jurong East when there was a loud bang. BC went out, checked, declared breakdown. I was alone and I took 151 to school instead.

breakdown hex 003

SBS600U on 163. Around May this year. Bus was on Upp Thomson Rd towards Sengkang when the engine began whining loudly. BC brought the bus to a stop at the next bus stop and the engine gave out smoke. Dad, mom and I were on the bus, transferred to a PVC seat Merc on 855 to go to Yio Chu Kang Rd.

breakdown hex 004

SBS8031J on 17. 31/10 2008, bus was travelling from Bedok Int back to Pasir Ris Int when it stopped at the traffic light at Simei Rd near the Simei St 3 junction. Engine suddenly stopped. BC could restart it, but gearbox jammed. Tried for a few mins, then declared breakdown and we remained on the bus until the next sv17 arrived. I was with my friends when it happened, the bus behind us was SBS8337C cameo from sv33.

lianamaster SG

Just recalled...I did experienced a breakdown on another svc 97. It was also on a MB O405 (WA). Broke down because of faulty air-con.

jayh272416 SG

Talking about the green fluids, I remember SBS1921L brokedown on sv63 (sry typo earlier) at Mattar Rd 5 years back. The bus stopped at the bus stop normally, then the bus left and brokedown five seconds later. A puddle of green fluid was at the bus stop. Together with some black pipe stuff. I guess its a pipe that broke?

bus555 SG

Anyway for me I guess it was few years back:

I was waiting for Service 854 at Yishun Int at the time and it came an habit and the first thing I saw was the EDS typo saying "bukit Merah" lol and somemore was drive by a lady driver... then halfway along the journey dunno what happen lah then when the bus reached Yishun Stadium bus-stop, the driver say what air-con spoil so alighted at the yishun stadium bus-stop until I took this Dennis Lance UMW M'sia instead on 969 (oh at that time another 854 bus arrived but it was a Dennis Lance also lol)

TIB1049L SG

Talking about the green fluids, I remember SBS1921L brokedown on sv33 at Mattar Rd 5 years back. The bus stopped at the bus stop normally, then the bus left and brokedown five seconds later. A puddle of green fluid was at the bus stop. Together with some black pipe stuff. I guess its a pipe that broke?

And on fluids I remembered that somewhere in the forums (few years back) there was a post regarding Dennis Lance when somebody was scalded by hot fluid which leaked from somewhere. Don't recall where the thread was but heard that Lances had to go back to AMDEP for inspection and stuff

Apex-LW'21 SG

Once I boarded Service 76 from Yio Chu Kang Bus Terminal on a LO3x in year 2007 (forgotten the rego and actual date) When the bus leaves the Serangoon Sports Complex (Yio Chu Kang Link) then it brokedown just after leaving that particular bus stop.. I was stunned there for at least 5 to 10 minutes and walked to the driver’s cabin and ask him why the bus was unable to move then he said the bus brokedown.. As i was paying cash, he issued me a complimentray ticket , thereafter alighted from the bus and wait for another Service 76 bus..

jayh272416 SG

Two near-misses

SBS8488A on 105. Was at Stevens Rd towards Serangoon when the bus left the bus stop at RGS. Suddenly, the bus rocked violently, but was able to carry on on its journey.

SBS2816B on 28. Was leaving Toa Payoh Int (obviously towards Tampines) when the bus turned out onto Lor 2. Suddenly the bus rocked violently just like what happened on 8488A. Nothing much again, the bus carried on. I alighted at Lor 4.

TIB1049L SG

Two near-misses

SBS8488A on 105. Was at Stevens Rd towards Serangoon when the bus left the bus stop at RGS. Suddenly, the bus rocked violently, but was able to carry on on its journey.

Near misses are always for me.

1) TIB1066L was the bus before mine. Took TIB878S and found TIB1066L broke down at the next bus stop. Was running for TIB1066L initially

2) TIB1245L broke down at the next bus stop. Was on TIB878S which is again behind the bus which broke down

3) TIB1181L last year. The bus apparently starts decelerating when it reaches a certain speed at the Aft 888 Plaza bus stop and the ride was slow. It made it till the interchange and I didn't know what happened after that. Eventually broke down a few days later

4) TIB1139K broke down at the bus stop before my school. Apparently I didn't board it although it was the 1st sv 911 bus I saw at the interchange because I was waiting for TIB1225U, which was the bus behind. From what I heard it broke down due to Brake failure. That didn't end the bus from breaking down again this year; in fact the bus broke down 8 days later, 2 bus stops earlier at the same trip.

SBS9888Y SG

SBS9147C 157 raining. cab swerved in percariously from second lane to turn left into tpy central from lor 4 tpy. crash. it was a singh driving.

jayh272416 SG

SBS9147C 157 raining. cab swerved in percariously from second lane to turn left into tpy central from lor 4 tpy. crash. it was a singh driving.

u saw any passengers in the cab?

SMRT BUSES LuvER SG

Near misses are always for me.

Hey, me too..

I remembered 1 time when I took a KUB on svc 130 & the BC ALMOST hit the bicycle in front and horned loudly, sounds more like a train horn lol. The ppl in the bus was like traumatised (especially me!) coz i was msging my fren abt my trip when suddenly the bus braked hard and my phone flew to the other seat and fell to the floor (and of coz the phone batt and its cover fell off too)! I frantically searched the parts of my phone like hell coz the lights werent on.. That was like the most embarassing moment in the bus coz every1 was like looking at me..

JaSoNhSu92 SG

SBS9147C 157 raining. cab swerved in percariously from second lane to turn left into tpy central from lor 4 tpy. crash. it was a singh driving.

if is recently happens, that explains why 9147C is MIA from 157 for a period of time.

Roderick a.k.a Guai Kia SG

happened countless times...tooo many till forgotten...