Elderly woman found dead, another stopped from jumping at same Bedok block over 2 days
A 69-year-old woman was found dead, while another elderly woman was sent to hospital after two separate incidents at the same block in Bedok.
They took place over two consecutive days at Block 219B Bedok Central.
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Police seen at Bedok HDB block on 2 consecutive mornings
A 72-year-old resident of the block named Madam Chen (transliterated from Mandarin) told Shin Min Daily News that several police officers near the block at 7am on Wednesday (11 Nov) morning.
She heard that someone had fallen from the 12th floor but did not know the details.
The next morning, she saw the police again at the block and was shocked to see bloodstains at the lift lobby.
However, residents managed to intervene in the incident on Thursday, so nobody fell, she added.
Woman pronounced dead after being found motionless at Bedok block
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a call for assistance from the block at about 5.20am on 11 Nov.
A 69-year-old woman was found lying motionless at the foot of the block and was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
No foul play is suspected, based on preliminary investigations.
Further police investigations are ongoing.
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Woman seen hanging halfway over ledge of Bedok block
In the second incident on Thursday, another resident named Mr Lai (transliterated from Mandarin) told the Chinese daily that he had heard a commotion outside his flat at 7am that morning.
When the man in his 40s looked outside, he was horrified to see a woman whose body was hanging halfway over the ledge.
The woman, who was about 1.6m tall, was gripping the ledge with both hands, said Mr Lai, who immediately shouted at her.
This could have startled her, as she climbed back in and took the lift downstairs.
Woman left bloodstains at the scene
Mr Lai observed that the woman left a trail of blood and speculated that she could have sustained injuries to her limbs.
He noted that he had never seen her before, leading him to suspect that she was not a resident of the block.
He called the police, and later heard that they were able to find the woman.
Shin Min found bloodstains in the lift lobby and void deck of the block, with a trail of about 30m.
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Woman sent to hospital, also apprehended under Mental Health Act
SPF replied to MS News that it received a call for assistance at the same block on 7.25am on 12 Nov.
A 72-year-old woman was sent to the hospital in a conscious state.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), which was alerted at about 7.40am, told MS News that she was conveyed to Changi General Hospital.
She was subsequently apprehended under Section 7(1) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008, which states that the police can apprehend anyone believed to be a danger to themselves or others.
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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