February 26, 2021, 05:35 PM
A 39-year-old Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regular serviceman has died after completing his own physical training at Kranji Camp.
Felt unwell after completing physical training
According to MINDEF, the serviceman had felt unwell after completing his own physical training at Kranji Camp on Feb. 26.
He was then evacuated to Kranji Camp Medical Centre at 8.30am, and was conscious.
He was subsequently conveyed to the National University Hospital (NUH) by ambulance at 8.50am.
He suffered a cardiac arrest en route, and resuscitative efforts were administered immediately.
The ambulance arrived at NUH at 9:10am.
He was pronounced dead at 10:58am.
"The Ministry of Defence and the SAF extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late serviceman. The SAF is assisting the family in their time of grief." MINDEF said in the statement.
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