A resident was killed and another prevented from falling at the same Bedok HDB block over two days.
Emergency services responded to two separate incidents at Block 219B Bedok Central. The first incident occurred on Monday, where a woman was found partially hanging over a balcony. She was rescued but later died in hospital. The second incident took place on Tuesday, when a man was pulled back from the edge of a balcony before he could fall.
Authorities confirmed both events happened at the same HDB block. The deceased was identified as a woman in her 50s. The man who was pulled back was in his 60s. Both incidents were reported to the police and emergency services.
This is not the first time incidents of this nature have occurred in the area. Local authorities have previously issued safety warnings about balcony safety. However, no formal investigation has been launched into these specific events. The housing authority is reviewing the incidents but has not yet released further details.
