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2024 Tampines chain collision that killed 2: Driver, 45, gets 12 years & 9 months' jail, disqualified from driving for life
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Khine Zin Htet , as published by Mothership
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The driver's actions also caused significant damage to property and had a profound impact on the families of the victims. A 45-year-old driver was given a lengthy prison term for causing a fatal collision.
A 45-year-old driver was given a lengthy prison term for causing a fatal collision. The incident resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to eight others. The driver's actions also caused significant damage to property and had a profound impact on the families of the victims.
A court hearing was held to determine the driver's sentence, which was decided by a principal district judge. The driver received a substantial jail term and is no longer allowed to drive. Further details about the case are available from the source.
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Category: Local Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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