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AsiaOne
a day ago
- Health
- AsiaOne
NS FIT paused after NSman, 30, dies outside Maju Camp, Singapore News
An operationally ready national serviceman (NSman) collapsed outside Maju Camp on Monday (June 30) and died in the hospital, according to a statement by the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on Tuesday. The 30-year-old NSman had completed a National Service Fitness Improvement Training (NS FIT) session on Monday evening between 6.50pm and 8pm at Maju Fitness Conditioning Centre, said Mindef. He reported feeling well to the fitness instructors after the session and was cleared to leave the centre. He subsequently booked out of Maju Camp at 8.11pm, after which a passer-by witnessed his collapse outside of the camp and called for an ambulance. According to Mindef, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the incident at 8.16pm and an ambulance arrived at 8.25pm. SCDF administered resuscitation efforts on-site at Maju Camp and continued while conveying the NSman to National University Hospital (NUH). The ambulance arrived at NUH at around 9pm, and the man was pronounced dead at 9.54pm despite the emergency medical interventions, Mindef stated. As a precaution, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has implemented a safety pause on NS FIT training till July 4 to review safety procedures and protocols, and to remind soldiers on the importance of safety. "The SAF is rendering support to the family in their time of grief. We extend our deepest condolences to the family," said Mindef. Further investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of death. [[nid:703441]]
AsiaOne
a day ago
- Health
- AsiaOne
NSman, 30, dies after training session at Maju Camp, Singapore News
An operationally ready national serviceman (NSman) collapsed outside Maju Camp on Monday (June 30) and died in the hospital, according to a statement by the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on Tuesday. The 30-year-old NSman had completed a National Service Fitness Improvement Training (NS FIT) session on Monday evening between 6.50pm and 8pm at Maju Fitness Conditioning Centre, said Mindef. He reported feeling well to the fitness instructors after the session and was cleared to leave the centre. He subsequently booked out of Maju Camp at 8.11pm, after which a passer-by witnessed his collapse outside of the camp and called for an ambulance. According to Mindef, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the incident at 8.16pm and an ambulance arrived at 8.25pm. SCDF administered resuscitation efforts on-site at Maju Camp and continued while conveying the NSman to National University Hospital (NUH). The ambulance arrived at NUH at around 9pm, and the man was pronounced dead at 9.54pm despite the emergency medical interventions, Mindef stated. As a precaution, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has implemented a safety pause on NS FIT training till July 4 to review safety procedures and protocols, and to remind soldiers on the importance of safety. "The SAF is rendering support to the family in their time of grief. We extend our deepest condolences to the family," said Mindef. Further investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of death. [[nid:703441]]
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
Three injured in seven-car pileup along AYE
Photo: Facebook/Joanne Wong SINGAPORE: Three people were taken to hospital after a collision involving seven vehicles along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) took place on Saturday morning (28 June). The accident, which occurred in the direction of Tuas near the Pioneer Road North exit, involved a private car, three lorries and three motorcycles, according to the police. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at around 8am. When rescuers arrived, they found that one of the lorry drivers had been trapped in the driver's seat. Hydraulic rescue equipment was deployed to free the 38-year-old man. In total, three individuals were taken conscious to the National University Hospital. They included the lorry driver who had to be extricated, as well as two motorcyclists aged 37 and 38. Photos and videos circulating on social media showed multiple damaged vehicles blocking several lanes of the expressway, with debris scattered across the road. Investigations are ongoing.
Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Health
- Independent Singapore
56-year old woman dies after fall at Clementi block; police rule out foul play
SINGAPORE: A 56-year-old woman died on Friday morning (27 June) after falling from a block of flats at Clementi Avenue 3. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at around 10:50am, reporting that someone had fallen from a building at Block 441A. Paramedics who arrived at the scene pronounced the woman dead. When police officers reached the location, they found the woman lying motionless on the ground floor. The area, which included the adjacent commercial pedestrian walkway, was quickly cordoned off. Photographs provided to 8World showed a large section of the walkway sealed with police tape as crowds gathered nearby. Eyewitnesses reported seeing officers conducting inquiries and speaking to bystanders as paramedics worked behind the cordon. The police has since confirmed they received a report in the morning about a person requiring assistance at the block. Preliminary investigations have ruled out foul play. Investigations are ongoing. If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or mental health issues, help is available. Mental health helplines Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours) Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24-hour CareText via WhatsApp) Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928 Tinkle Friend (for children): 1800-274-4788 Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1 Women's Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10 a.m to 6 p.m.) Counselling helplines Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 Touch Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555 Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180 Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366 We Care Community Services: 3165-8017 Online resources If you are in distress or know someone who needs support, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone.
Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
11 vehicles involved in 2 pileups within 3 hours on Singapore highways, four sent to hospital
Photo: SGRV FB SINGAPORE: A series of traffic accidents involving a total of ten cars and a motorcycle unfolded across two major expressways on Saturday (28 June), leaving four people injured. The first accident occurred along the Tampines Expressway (TPE) towards the Pan Island Expressway (PIE). Police said they were alerted at around 3:30pm to a collision involving six cars. Video clips shared on the SGRV Facebook page showed the aftermath of the pileup, with damaged vehicles blocking the second lane and several individuals, believed to be drivers, standing near their cars. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said two female passengers, aged 33 and 59, were assessed at the scene and conveyed to separate hospitals in a conscious condition. One woman was taken to Changi General Hospital while the other was taken to Sengkang General Hospital. Later that same evening, a second pileup was reported along the PIE towards Changi Airport. The accident, which happened at around 6pm, involved four cars and a motorcycle. See also Caught on camera: Wild boar hits passing cyclist in Punggol According to the police, a 25-year-old woman and a 25-year-old male motorcyclist were also injured in the incident and conveyed to hospital conscious. Investigations into the causes of both accidents are ongoing, the police said.
