Cross-junctions have and always will be a dangerous section of any road.

It is essentially an intersection with the most concentrated traffic, which poses additional hazards to road users.

One such hazard is being a victim to vehicles that beat the red light, such as this one:

What Happened?

This unfortunate accident took place at a cross-junction along Boon Lay Drive. 

Firstly, let's take a look at an overview of the location below:

Upon the green light signal, a ComfortDelgro taxi on the left lane, intending to travel straight, gradually approached the junction. 

Just then, a lorry from the right beat the red light and smashed head-first into the driver-side of the taxi.

The lorry was travelling at a relatively fast speed as it seemed to have gone full-throttle and accelerated in an attempt to beat the red light "successfully". 

NGL, the impact of the collision was a rather strong one.

Both vehicles came to a complete halt moments later, after striking a kerb. 

A Sitting Duck

The taxi was essentially a sitting duck that had no way of mitigating the danger posed by the oncoming lorry. 

Despite the traffic signal that indicated it was clear for the taxi to proceed, its view of the oncoming lorry was completely obstructed by another lorry on the discretionary right turn lane beside it. 

Be it to perform an emergency brake or swerve; it was almost impossible for any driver to have responded in such a situation.

Here's wishing the taxi driver and all those involved in the accident a speedy recovery!

Netizens' Comments

GWS😰

Tell me about it. Especially all those commercial driving on lane 1 of the expressways🙄

The last time I checked, being a victim of an accident is not a good thing. What's wrong with these people?

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