Heroic or Risky? Motorcyclist Clears Debris on Expressway to Prevent Accidents

In a selfless but risky move, a motorcyclist halted his journey on a two-lane expressway shoulder, darting across lanes to remove a stray vehicle bumper and other debris lying on the road. The act was captured in dashcam footage dated May 14 and uploaded to the Singapore Road Accident Facebook group on Sunday (May 26).

The video shows the man waiting for a gap in traffic before running out to move the bumper to the roadside, later returning to clear smaller fragments. Netizens praised him as a “hero,” with one commenter saying, “This man prevented an impending accident, a real-life superhero.”

However, some were concerned for his safety. One user advised, “Please call EMAS (Expressway Monitoring Advisory System) for help. Too risky to do it yourself.” Another pointed out that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) provides patrolling marshals specifically trained to handle such road hazards safely.

According to the LTA, EMAS uses intelligent traffic monitoring to detect accidents and dispatch recovery vehicles and traffic marshals to clear incidents and restore traffic flow. Trained traffic marshals can safely manage such situations, preserving traffic control and clearing debris efficiently.

Similar praise and warnings appeared on social media for two men in Malaysia who cleared a blown-out tire from a highway, with one commenter cautioning, “One wrong step to heaven.” Despite the risks, their actions reflect a shared desire to prevent accidents, though the best approach remains up for debate.