Man, 71, found dead at foot of Punggol block
No foul play is suspected.
A 71-year-old man was discovered lifeless at the base of Block 126B Edgedale Plains on Monday afternoon, September 7. The unfortunate incident took place around 4:05pm. The police confirmed that the man had fallen from a height. Preliminary investigations suggest no criminal intent was involved. The deceased was pronounced dead on the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic.
Police inquiries are still underway. A video shared by a reader depicted a blue tent at the scene partially obstructing the road. Police personnel were present at the location, and bloodstains were observed on the pavement after midnight. For those requiring assistance due to mental health concerns, the following helplines are available: National MindLine (24 hours) at 1771, National MindLine WhatsApp at 66691771, and the SOS 24-hour Hotline at 1-767. The Singapore Association for Mental Health can be reached at 1800-283-7019.
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