SBS Transit to pay for funeral expenses of Sengkang bus accident victim

SINGAPORE: SBS Transit said it is willing to pay for all funeral expenses, including repatriation costs, incurred by the family of a Malaysian who died in a bus accident in Sengkang on Tuesday.

66-year-old Chan Ah Yong died at the scene after she was hit by an SBS Transit bus while crossing the road.

SBS Transit's senior vice president for corporate communications, Tammy Tan, said the company spoke to Mdm Chan's son-in-law on Wednesday to tell him that the company would foot the bill.

However, before SBS Transit could convey the offer, Mdm Chan's son-in-law told the company to call him again next week.

SBS Transit said it respected his request as it did not want to impose on the family during their time of grief.

The company has since contacted Mdm Chan's son-in-law again to inform him that all costs related to the funeral will be borne by the bus operator.

SBS Transit also told him that he can contact the company anytime for assistance.

The company said it is deeply saddened by this accident and is doing all it can to help the family during this difficult time.

"We know nothing we do or say can change the fact that a life has been lost and a family is in grief. We can only say we are very, very sorry and will do whatever we can to assist the family during this difficult time," Ms Tan said.