SMRT train hits stationary train at Joo Koon MRT station, 25 injured


SMRT and LTA said the train behind a stalled train

SINGAPORE: An SMRT train hit a stationary train at Joo Koon MRT station platform around 8am on Wednesday morning (Nov 15) during the morning peak hour when trains are usually packed to the brim.

The SMRT and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a statement that at 8.18am, a train heading westwards in the direction of Tuas Link station stalled at Joo Koon station on the East-West Line.

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