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Commuters evacuated from Bukit Gombak MRT station after train emits smoke

evening · · thread: Commuters evacuated from Bukit Gombak MRT station after train emits smoke

2 sources · Singapore · 2 of them are linked to a state

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  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

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Commuters were evacuated from a train at Bukit Gombak station at approximately 11.40am on Tuesday, September 15, after smoke was seen coming from the train. SMRT Trains President Lam Sheau Kai stated that preliminary checks suggest a faulty brake was the likely cause of the smoke. Staff assisted passengers in leaving the train as a safety precaution, and the train was subsequently withdrawn to the depot for further checks.

There were no reports of commuters requiring medical assistance, and train services continued to operate normally. One passenger, 44 year old Ming Wing Cheong, reported feeling confused because he was not told what was happening and noted a delay of eight to 10 minutes while waiting for the next train. A video posted to Instagram by sgfollowsall showed a crowded platform with some commuters covering their noses as smoke filled the area while SMRT employees managed the scene.

How each side framed it

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The center outlet focused on the passenger experience and the specific timeline of the delay.
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The center-right outlet emphasized the visual chaos of the scene by citing social media footage of the crowded platform.

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