A collision between a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a BYD Sealion brought attention to one of Singapore’s busy central junctions on Friday afternoon.
The crash happened near Clarke Quay and left a 72-year-old woman injured, while police are now looking into the actions of both drivers involved.
At a glance
- A Rolls-Royce Phantom and a BYD Sealion electric SUV crashed near Clarke Quay in Singapore on October 9.
- The Phantom sustained front-end damage, while the BYD’s left-side passenger doors were crumpled and its airbags deployed.
- A 72-year-old female passenger in the BYD was conscious when taken to Singapore General Hospital.
Collision at New Bridge Road and Carpenter Street
The incident took place at about 2.40 pm at the junction of New Bridge Road and Carpenter Street, a central area close to Clarke Quay.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom was being driven by a 48-year-old man, while the BYD Sealion was driven by a 76-year-old man.
Police investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and further details on what led to the collision have not been released.
Damage to the Phantom and BYD Sealion
Images from the scene showed visible damage to both vehicles.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom suffered damage to its front bumper and radiator grille, an expensive area on a car known for its imposing hand-finished front end.
The BYD Sealion appeared to take a significant impact along its left side, with its passenger doors crumpled and airbags deployed.
While the Phantom is one of the most recognisable luxury saloons on the road, the BYD Sealion represents a newer wave of electric SUVs becoming increasingly common in urban traffic.
Passenger taken to hospital
A 72-year-old woman who was travelling as a passenger in the BYD was taken to Singapore General Hospital.
She was conscious when transported by emergency responders.
Two other people were assessed for minor injuries at the scene but declined to be taken to hospital.
The incident is now under police investigation, with both drivers being examined as part of the inquiry.
Details & Specifications
| Vehicles involved | Rolls-Royce Phantom and BYD Sealion |
|---|---|
| Location | Junction of New Bridge Road and Carpenter Street, near Clarke Quay, Singapore |
| Time and date | About 2.40 pm on October 9 |
| Rolls-Royce driver | 48-year-old man |
| BYD driver | 76-year-old man |
| Injured passenger | 72-year-old woman travelling in the BYD |
| Hospital | Singapore General Hospital |
| Investigation status | Police investigations ongoing |
For now, the case remains a reminder that even the most insulated luxury car and the latest electric SUV are still subject to the same realities of dense city traffic.
