{"id":16995,"date":"2026-03-10T01:07:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T01:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/sporean-pillion-rider-dies-after-accident-with-truck-in-batam-driver-reportedly-fled-scene\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T01:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T01:07:06","slug":"sporean-pillion-rider-dies-after-accident-with-truck-in-batam-driver-reportedly-fled-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/sporean-pillion-rider-dies-after-accident-with-truck-in-batam-driver-reportedly-fled-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u2019porean pillion rider dies after accident with truck in Batam, driver reportedly fled scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>62-year-old S&rsquo;porean man reportedly dragged under truck during accident in Batam<\/h2>\n<p>A 62-year-old Singaporean pillion rider has reportedly died after being involved in an accident with a truck in Batam.<\/p>\n<p>He died on the spot after being dragged under the truck, reported Shin Min Daily News.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_708995\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-708995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @batamnewsonline on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>2 people were stuck under the truck<\/h3>\n<p>The accident took place at 5.30pm local time last Wednesday (4 March), outside the Top 100 Jodoh shopping centre, reported Batam News Online.<\/p>\n<p>A video shared by the media outlet on Instagram showed a motorcycle lying on the road under a large green truck.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_708996\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-708996\" class=\"wp-image-708996 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"516\" height=\"669\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-1.jpg 516w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-1-463x600.jpg 463w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-1-116x150.jpg 116w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-1.jpg\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-708996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @batamnewsonline on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/12-weeks-jail-for-school-it-support-technician-who-took-upskirt-videos-of-teachers\/\" class=\"template-1\"><span class=\"cta\">News :<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">&lt;div&gt;12 weeks' jail for school IT support technician who took upskirt videos of teachers&lt;\/div&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>The front of the truck was dented, and human limbs were seen poking out from under it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_708997\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-708997\" class=\"wp-image-708997 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"518\" height=\"840\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/truck-batam.jpg 518w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/truck-batam-370x600.jpg 370w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/truck-batam-93x150.jpg 93w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/truck-batam.jpg\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-708997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @batamnewsonline on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Batam News said two people were stuck underneath &mdash; one was alive, but the other one was unconscious.<\/p>\n<p>A crowd of onlookers had gathered to try to help the victims before the police arrived, but there appeared to be little they could do.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_708998\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-708998\" class=\"wp-image-708998 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"519\" height=\"772\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-3.jpg 519w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-3-403x600.jpg 403w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-3-101x150.jpg 101w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-3.jpg\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-708998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @batamnewsonline on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A witness alleged that the truck driver had fled the scene.<\/p>\n<h3>Singaporean was on ride-hailing motorcycle during Batam accident<\/h3>\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/migrant-acquitted-in-first-trial-over-us-border-military-zones\/\" class=\"template-1\"><span class=\"cta\">News :<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Migrant acquitted in first trial over US border military zones<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>According to Shin Min, the deceased was a 62-year-old Singaporean man surnamed Cai (transliterated from Mandarin) who worked for a shipping company in Batam.<\/p>\n<p>He was taking a ride-hailing motorcycle at the time, when the motorcycle was hit by the truck.<\/p>\n<p>The truck had reportedly lost control and swerved, crashing into a total of three motorcycles.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_708999\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-708999\" class=\"wp-image-708999 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"518\" height=\"848\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-5.jpg 518w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-5-367x600.jpg 367w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-5-92x150.jpg 92w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/batam-singaporean-accident-5.jpg\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-708999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @batamnewsonline on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Singaporean was pulled out by the police but succumed to his injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Besides him, three other motorists suffered injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Shin Min got in touch with the man&rsquo;s family members in Batam and they confirmed the news, but declined to provide more details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: 33-year-old S&rsquo;porean woman dies after go-kart accident in Batam<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"PpqipUpuIa\" readability=\"0\">\n<p>33-year-old S&rsquo;porean woman dies after go-kart accident in Batam<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at&nbsp;news@mustsharenews.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image adapted from @batamnewsonline on Instagram.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><sub>S&rsquo;porean pillion rider dies after accident with truck in Batam, driver reportedly fled scene<\/sub><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>62-year-old S&rsquo;porean man reportedly dragged under truck during accident in Batam A 62-year-old Singaporean pillion rider has reportedly died after being involved in an accident with a truck in Batam. He died on the spot after being dragged under the truck, reported Shin Min Daily News. 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