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The Star
10 hours ago
- General
- The Star
Man dies after collapsing at Singapore's National Day Parade rehearsal
The man was from the OneChangi contingent for the parade and ceremony segment of NDP 2025. -- PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE (Agencies): A 47-year-old participant in Singapore's National Day Parade (NDP) has died after collapsing during a rehearsal at the Padang on Saturday. In a joint statement, Singapore's Defence Ministry (MINDEF) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) said the man, from the OneChangi parade and ceremony contingent, collapsed at 11.23 am at the end of a component rehearsal. "He was immediately evacuated to the on-site medical post and arrived at 11.26 am, where he was attended to by the duty medical officer. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was administered immediately,' the statement said. MINDEF and CAG said the participant remained unresponsive and was transferred to a standby ambulance at 11.42 am and was sent to Singapore General Hospital. He arrived at the hospital at 11.57 am and was pronounced dead at 12.19 pm. "CAG and the NDP 2025 executive committee are in contact with the family and providing full support during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family,' the statement said. NDP 2025 on Aug 9 will commemorate Singapore's 60 years of independence. The Straits Times reported that the 47-year-old man was from the OneChangi contingent for the parade and ceremony segment of NDP 2025. He was an employee of Certis, said the security firm's spokesman Robin Goh in response to queries from The Straits Times. Certis is one of nine companies in the OneChangi contingent. -- Agencies
CNA
11 hours ago
- CNA
Certis auxiliary police officer, 47, dies after collapsing during NDP rehearsal at Padang
SINGAPORE: A 47-year-old Certis auxiliary police officer has died after collapsing during a National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsal at the Padang on Saturday (Jun 21). The man, was part of the OneChangi contingent for the Parade and Ceremony segment. He collapsed at 11.23am at the end of a component rehearsal, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) said in a joint media release. "He was immediately evacuated to the on-site medical post and arrived at 11.26am, where he was attended by the duty medical officer. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was administered immediately," they added. The man remained unresponsive and was transferred to a standby Singapore Armed Forces ambulance at 11.42am. "Resuscitation efforts continued en route to hospital", said MINDEF and CAG. He arrived at Singapore General Hospital at 11.57am and was pronounced dead at 12.19pm. Certis confirmed in a statement that the man was one of its employees. CNA understands that he worked at Changi Airport. "We are currently working closely with MINDEF and Changi Airport Group to further provide the officer's family with the necessary support and assistance," Certis spokesperson Robin Goh said in response to CNA's queries. "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the officer's family and loved ones during this difficult time." The OneChangi contingent is made up of nine companies, including Certis and CAG. It is among the 18 civilian contingents participating in the NDP, which will be held on Aug 9 to mark Singapore's 60th birthday.
CNA
11 hours ago
- CNA
Certis employee, 47, dies after collapsing during NDP rehearsal at Padang
SINGAPORE: A 47-year-old Certis employee has died after collapsing during a National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsal at the Padang on Saturday (Jun 21). The man was part of the OneChangi contingent for the Parade and Ceremony segment. He collapsed at 11.23am at the end of a component rehearsal, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) said in a joint media release. "He was immediately evacuated to the on-site medical post and arrived at 11.26am, where he was attended by the duty medical officer. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was administered immediately," they added. The man remained unresponsive and was transferred to a standby Singapore Armed Forces ambulance at 11.42am. "Resuscitation efforts continued en route to hospital", said MINDEF and CAG. The man arrived at Singapore General Hospital at 11.57am and was pronounced dead at 12.19pm. The OneChangi contingent is made up of nine companies, including Certis and CAG. It is among the 18 civilian contingents participating in the NDP, which will be held on Aug 9 to mark Singapore's 60th birthday. "We are currently working closely with MINDEF and Changi Airport Group to further provide the officer's family with the necessary support and assistance," said Certis spokesperson Robin Goh.
Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Straits Times
NDP participant, 47, dies after collapsing at rehearsal
The 47-year-old man was from the OneChangi contingent for the parade and ceremony segment of NDP 2025. PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE – A participant in the National Day Parade (NDP) died after collapsing at the end of part of the rehearsal at the Padang , said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) on June 21. The 47-year-old man was from the OneChangi contingent for the parade and ceremony segment of NDP 2025. Mindef and CAG said the incident happened at 11.23am . The man was immediately taken to the on-site medical post. Upon arriving at 11.26am , he was attended to by the medical officer on duty. The man was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately, but he remained unresponsive. At about 11.40am , he was transferred to a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) ambulance on standby to be taken to Singapore General Hospital , where he arrived just before noon . Efforts to resuscitate the man continued on the way to the hospital. The man was pronounced dead at about 12.20pm , said Mindef and CAG. 'Changi Airport Group and the NDP 2025 executive committee are in contact with the family and providing full support during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family,' they said. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
AsiaOne
13 hours ago
- Health
- AsiaOne
Participant collapses and dies during NDP rehearsal at Padang, Singapore News
A participant from the National Day Parade (NDP) has died after collapsing during a rehearsal at the Padang on Saturday (June 21). The 47-year-old man, who was from the OneChangi contingent for the parade and ceremony segment, collapsed at 11.23am, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) in a joint media release. He was immediately evacuated to the on-site medical post and arrived at 11.26am, where he was attended by the duty medical officer. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was administered immediately. The participant, however, remained unresponsive and was transferred onto a SAF ambulance at 11.42am for conveyance to the hospital. Resuscitation efforts continued enroute to hospital. The man arrived at Singapore General Hospital at 11.57am and was pronounced dead at 12.19pm. "Changi Airport Group and the NDP 2025 Executive Committee are in contact with the family and providing full support during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family," said the joint statement. desmondng@
