The bustling Coastal Road came to a temporary standstill on Thursday due to a minor collision on its northbound stretch around 10.30 am. The disruption occurred when a private car collided with a taxi from behind on the northbound lane, prompting the private car to hastily leave the scene.

The incident led to the closure of the northbound Coastal Road for approximately 15 minutes as traffic police responded swiftly. There were no reported injuries as a result of the collision, although the sudden closure caused significant inconvenience to commuters during peak hours.