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3 taken to hospital after large tree branch falls on cars on ECP
Published Nov 29, 2025, 05:25 PMUpdated Nov 29, 2025, 11:08 PM
A tree branch is nestled in the front of the passenger cabin of a red MPV, jutting out of the shattered windscreen.
ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
SINGAPORE - Three people were taken to hospital after a large tree branch fell on at least two cars on the ECP on the afternoon of Nov 29.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force and police said they were alerted to an accident involving a trailer and five cars on the ECP in the direction of the city, just before the Fort Road exit, at about 1.35pm.
A 71-year-old male car driver and his 32-year-old male passenger, and another 70-year-old male car driver, were taken conscious to Raffles Hospital.
Two others were assessed for minor injuries, but declined to be taken to hospital.
In response to The Straits Times’ queries, the National Parks Board (NParks) said it was alerted to the “tree branch snap” incident at about 2pm.
Mr Oh Cheow Sheng, NParks’ group director for streetscape, said a tall vehicle travelling in the first lane had struck a rain tree (Samanea saman) branch, causing it to snap and fall onto trailing vehicles in the first and second lanes.
He added that the obstruction was cleared at around 3.30pm, and NParks is in touch with the relevant agencies to reach out to the affected parties.
When ST arrived at the scene at about 2.45pm, some cars were seen parked along the rightmost lanes of the expressway, which was cordoned off by the authorities.
ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
Among them was a red multi-purpose vehicle, which appeared to have suffered extensive damage. A large tree branch was nestled in the front of the passenger cabin, jutting out of the shattered windscreen.
The car’s roof was crumpled and its front bumper was partially ripped off. Some parts of the branch were also lodged in the left side of the front bumper.
A white car was also heavily damaged, its bonnet dented and grille sticking out.
A broken branch was lying upright on the front passenger seat, which had the shattered windscreen caved in towards it.
ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
A broken branch was upright on the front passenger seat, which had the shattered windscreen caved in towards it. A part of the car’s roof was folded over, while its left passenger side doors were ajar.
According to a photo shared online, two other cars also came to a stop a few metres behind the red MPV. A fallen branch was blocking traffic in the lane next to the cars.
- Additional reporting by Azmi Athni
