A 69-year-old woman was found dead at the foot of a Bedok HDB block, according to local authorities. The incident occurred just one day after a 72-year-old woman was prevented from falling from a ledge at the same building. Both events took place in the same residential block, raising concerns about safety measures in the area.
Emergency services responded to the first incident on Tuesday, discovering the woman at the base of the building. The second incident occurred on Wednesday, when a passerby intervened to stop the older woman from falling. Authorities are investigating the causes of both incidents, though no official cause of death has been released for the first case.
This is not the first time such incidents have occurred in Bedok. Local reports indicate that similar cases have been documented in the past, prompting calls for improved safety infrastructure in public housing. Community members have expressed alarm, urging authorities to review building designs and safety protocols. The incidents highlight ongoing challenges in ensuring the well-being of elderly residents in multi-storey housing.
