Accidents & Safety Incidents news in Woodlands North Station Singapore

1. Tragedy of 4 children drowning: Penawar assemblyman says area is prohibited for swimming despite no warning signs

   1 day ago Makkal Osai தஞ்சோங் லொம்பாட் கடற்கரை 5.1 km

   Four children drowned at Tanjong Lombat beach in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Penawar assemblyman Fauziah Misri clarified that the beach is not a public bathing area but a fishing zone, and expressed condolences as the search for three missing children continues.

2. Two hospitalised after kitchen fire in Yew Tee HDB flat; 20 evacuated

   2 days ago The Straits Times Block 684D, Choa Chu Kang Crescent, Yew Tee, Singapore 6.5 km

   Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a 14th-floor HDB flat at Block 684D Choa Chu Kang Crescent on Sept 2. About 20 residents were evacuated as a precaution, and the Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze with one water jet.