A tragic incident occurred on the Causeway towards Singapore, leading to the untimely death of a 57-year-old Malaysian motorcyclist.
The man, who remains unnamed, lost control of his motorcycle and fell onto the road on March 20, succumbing to fatal head injuries. The Malaysian authorities confirmed the incident, which took place around 11:43 am and highlighted the importance of road safety during adverse weather conditions.
The aftermath of the accident was captured by onlookers, with photos and videos posted on social media platforms like Facebook. In one photo, the deceased could be seen lying on the wet road, while his motorcycle was parked behind him.
Another motorcyclist was seen attending to him. This tragic sight was further highlighted by a queue of motorcyclists forming behind the scene, showcasing the impact of the incident on fellow commuters.
According to the Malaysian police, the motorcyclist’s unfortunate fall was a result of losing control of his bike. The authorities pronounced him dead at the scene and have initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident. The police are urging witnesses to come forward and provide any relevant information to aid in their inquiry.
Since Mar. 19, continuous rain has been falling over both Singapore and JB due to a monsoon surge forming over the South China Sea. The monsoon surge, expected to last until Mar. 21, prompted PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, to issue multiple flash flood risk alerts and advise commuters to adjust their travel plans if necessary.
The heavy rain also worsened congestion at the Causeway land crossing on Mar. 19, with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority warning travellers of “heavy departure traffic” at 3:52 pm.
By around 5 pm on Wednesday, the Jalanow website estimated that the crossing time from JB to Singapore was approximately one hour and 30 minutes.
As bus bays at the JB immigration complex became crowded with commuters waiting for buses to Singapore, a woman reportedly fainted while queuing.
