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Man, 71, found dead at foot of Punggol block
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Belmont Lay , as published by Mothership
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at around 4:05pm. A 71-year-old man was found dead after falling from height.
A 71-year-old man was found dead after falling from height. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at around 4:05pm. Police confirmed that the man was found lying motionless and pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic. Preliminary investigations suggest no foul play is suspected.
Police officers were present at the scene, and a video showed a blue tent partially on the road. Blood stains were visible on the pavement after midnight. The police are still investigating the incident.
Further details about the incident are available, including information on helplines for those in mental distress.
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Category: safety Published: September 8, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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