The driver of a Ferrari which was involved in a deadly crash in Singapore in May this year, was travelling at 178kph just before the collision - almost three times the speed limit of 60kph for the road.

Local television Channel NewsAsia (CNA) reported that this was revealed in a video shown during a coroner’s inquiry into the accident, which left three people dead.

Ma Chi, a China national, allegedly ran a red light and his vehicle collided with a taxi, which then crashed into a motorcycle.

The accident was captured on a video recorder installed in the Ferrari.

The video showed the car moving at a high speed towards the junction of Victoria Street and Rochor Road although the lights had turned red.

The footage then showed the taxi, driven by Cheng Teck Hock, appearing in front of the Ferrari from the right.

CNA reported the court heard that Ma Chi, along with a woman passenger, were both wearing seat belts.

A toxicology report also revealed that chlorpheniramine, a medication used to treat allergy or flu, was detected in Ma’s urine sample.

However, it is inconclusive if this has any bearing on the cause of the crash. The case continues on Friday.

- Bernama