Oil spill on ECP causes massive jam
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Oil spill on ECP causes massive jam during morning rush hour
SINGAPORE: An oil spill on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) on Friday morning (May 27) caused a massive traffic jam on the expressway during the morning peak period.
The spill, which occurred along ECP towards Changi before the Bayshore exit, was caused by an accident between a lorry and a car. There were no injuries reported, the Singapore Police Force said.
According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the spill measured about 2m by 10m.
A Channel NewsAsia reporter who was at the scene at about 8.45am said shattered glass was seen on one lane of the expressway. A black car with its front bumper badly dented was being towed away.
SCDF said they dispatched two fire engines to help in the clearing of the spillage before handing the case over to the Traffic Police.
In a Facebook post at 9.54am, the police said the accident had caused congestion to the Still Road South exit. It advised motorists to avoid using the road and to use alternative routes if possible.
At 10.22am, the police said in another post that all lanes along the expressway are now open to traffic.
- CNA/cy
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