Woman evacuated from lift in Supreme Court building after falling glass triggers emergency halt
At about 2pm, a glass panel from the building's facade fell and cracked a secondary glass roof.
SINGAPORE - A woman was evacuated from a lift at the Supreme Court building on July 22 after falling glass triggered a safety mechanism that stopped the lift from operating.
According to a Singapore Courts spokesperson, at about 2pm, a glass panel from the building's facade fell and cracked a secondary glass roof.
A few glass fragments fell onto the roof of a lift car, triggering a safety mechanism that forced it to grind to a halt.
The woman, a staff member at the court, was trapped in one of them, and was evacuated by a lift technician.
She was not injured and has resumed her duties, said the spokesperson.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received a call for assistance at 1 Supreme Court Lane, in the City Hall area, at about 2.40pm.
One person was assessed for minor injuries, but declined to be taken to the hospital, the SCDF added.
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The damaged section of the glass roof measured roughly 2m by 2m in area, said the Singapore Courts spokesperson.
No other structural damage has been identified, and the overall structure remains intact, added the spokesperson.
'We have promptly cordoned off the affected area, including all lifts situated under the glass roof, to ensure public safety.'
Earlier in the afternoon, The Straits Times had observed workers putting sheets around the affected area.
Inspections within the building are ongoing, but court hearings and other proceedings are carrying on as per usual, the Singapore Courts told The Straits Times.
The Supreme Court building opened at its current location in early 2006, and houses 12 civil courts, eight criminal courts and three appellate courts.
The Straits Times has contacted the Building and Construction Authority, and the police for more information.
In April, four people were taken to hospital after
a glass pane fell at The Star Vista mall in Buona Vista. Two others declined to be sent to hospital.
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