Woman dies after fall from height from Yishun multi-storey carpark despite deployment of safety life air pack
Warning: Some readers may find the descriptions in this article graphic and triggering. Discretion is advised.
A 26-year-old woman died last Thursday (15 Oct) afternoon after falling from height at a block in Yishun.
Dramatic footage of the incident showed the woman hanging by her fingertips from the rooftop ledge of a multi-storey carpark (MSCP) before plunging down.
Source: Ambisyosa Septimo on Facebook
Woman stands on ledge of Yishun carpark, but loses footing
In the clip, the woman wearing a black top and shorts is seen first standing on the narrow ledge.
Rescuers from the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were on the floor below, as well as on the rooftop, while she appeared to be inching her way towards them.
Source: Ambisyosa Septimo on Facebook
However, she seemed to lose her footing and her feet slipped off the narrow ledge, to the alarm of onlookers.
Source: Ambisyosa Septimo on Facebook
Woman falls 8 storeys down Yishun block
This left her dangling by her fingers for several seconds.
Meanwhile, SCDF had set up a safety life air pack at the foot of the block.
Source: Jeffrey Chee on Facebook
When she could not hold on any longer, she plummeted down about eight storeys to the ground towards the safety life air pack, which appeared to bulge a little.
Source: Ambisyosa Septimo on Facebook
Netizens claim that woman was a domestic helper
Netizens who shared the videos made unverified claims that the woman was a domestic helper who had run away from her employer’s flat.
They also alleged that residents had called the police after seeing her at the top floor of the MSCP.
When rescuers approached her, she tried to climb down the parapet, they claimed.
Woman fell onto the ground despite safety life air pack: SCDF
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted to a fall from height case at 1.35pm.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), which was alerted at the same time, told MS News that rescuers found a person standing on a ledge at Block 431 Yishun Avenue 1.
SCDF responders deployed one safety life air pack at the scene, but the victim unfortunately fell onto the ground.
The 26-year-old woman was conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in an unconscious state, where she subsequently passed away.
No foul play is suspected, based on preliminary investigations.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Helplines available
In July, the Samaritans of Singapore said there were a total of 441 suicide deaths in 2024, with a 50% increase among adults aged 30 to 39.
Suicide is also the second leading cause of death among this age group.
65.8% of the deceased individuals were male.
Here are some helplines available for those struggling with mental health issues:
- National mindline: 1771, 6669-1771 (WhatsApp)
- Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767, 9151-1767 (WhatsApp)
- SAF Hotline (For SAF Personnel): 1800 278 0022
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800
- Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928
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Featured image adapted from Ambisyosa Septimo on Facebook.
