Smoke seen coming from MRT train at Bukit Gombak station, commuters evacuated
Smoke was seen coming from underneath an MRT train at Bukit Gombak station on Tuesday (Sept 15), prompting all commuters on board to be disembarked as a safety precaution.The incident happened at about 11.40am at Bukit Gombak station on the North-South Line, according to president of SMRT Trains Lam Sheau Kai, in response to AsiaOne's query.Preliminary checks suggested that the smoke may have been caused by a faulty brake, Lam said."As a safety precaution, our staff promptly assisted all commuters to leave the train safely," he added.The train was subsequently withdrawn to the depot for further checks.Train services continued to operate normally, and there were no reports of commuters needing medical assistance, Lam said.In a video circulating online, the platform of the above-ground station appears crowded with commuters, some of whom are seen covering their noses as smoke fills the platform. Meanwhile, SMRT employees are seen speaking into walkie-talkies and observing the empty and stationary train on the Jurong East-bound side.