M'sian motorists injured at Tuas Checkpoint

SINGAPORE: A Malaysian motorcyclist and his pillion rider were injured at Tuas Checkpoint this morning as two canopies at the arrival motorcycle and car lanes, collapsed.
In its latest update, the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the two canopies had fallen at about 5.35am this morning due to very strong winds and heavy thunderstorm.
"The motorcyclist and the pillion rider were taken to the Ng Teng Fong hospital. No drivers from the car zone were injured," it said.
ICA noted that the traffic situation was gradually resuming to normalcy and clearance of the fallen structure was ongoing.
The Authority also urged motorists using the Second Link to check for the latest traffic updates via the Land Transport Authority's One Motoring website or MyTransport.SG portal before they embarked on their journey.
"For safety reasons, arriving cars and motorcycles are diverted to other zones for clearance. Motorists are advised to co-operate with officers on site," it said.
ICA said it would ensure that safety and border security would not be compromised while managing the traffic.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused and seek the understanding from travellers using the checkpoint," it said. — Bernama