The tech firm confirms the casualty was a HP staffer
The casualty on yesterday’s major bus accident at Tuas checkpoint was today (27 February) confirmed to be a HP employee.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a HP employee passed away yesterday in a traffic accident,” HP said in a media statement.
“Most of the other employees requiring medical treatment have been discharged from hospital. Our focus is on supporting our colleagues and their families in this difficult time.”
It added: “The safety of all employees is our highest priority and we continue to work with our transportation vendor to ensure safety of the vehicles.”
The bus driver has been arrested for “causing death by rash act”, the police said.