Passengers evacuated from train in Singapore due to smoke under carriage
In Singapore, on September 15 at around 11:40, passengers were asked to leave a train at Bukit Gombak station after smoke was spotted coming from beneath a carriage. The incident occurred on the North-South Line.
Probable cause of the smoke
According to preliminary inspection results, the smoke may have been caused by a brake malfunction. Channel NewsAsia reports, citing SMRT Trains President Lam Sheau Kai.
According to him, company employees promptly helped all passengers safely leave the train as a safety precaution.
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Train sent to depot
After the passengers had left, the train was sent to a depot for further inspection. Train services, according to SMRT Trains, continued as usual.
The company also said it had not received reports of passengers requiring medical assistance after the incident.
