74-year-old man hit by bus at Compassvale junction, 68-year-old driver arrested

A 74-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital after getting hit by a bus in Sengkang on Thursday night (Sept 29).

In response to a Stomp query, the police said they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Compassvale Road and Compassvale Drive at around 10.50pm.

The male pedestrian was conscious when taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Photos posted by SG Road Vigilante on Facebook show several people gathered around the victim, who can be seen lying on the road next to an SMRT bus.

"A 68-year-old male bus driver was arrested for careless driving causing grievous hurt," the police added.

Investigations are ongoing.