March 23, 2023, 11:44 PM
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One person was found dead at Cove station on the Punggol East LRT loop on March 23 night.
Both the Punggol East and West LRT loops were down, SBS Transit announced on Twitter at 10:32pm on Thursday.
@mothershipsg She was pronounced dead at the scene. The police do not suspect foul play. #sgnews #tiktoksg ♬ NEWS, Serious, TV, (Loop)(939477) - KuromiJah
Cove station is the first station in the Punggol East LRT loop.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said a person was found on the LRT track near the station’s platform and was pronounced dead at the scene.
SCDF received a call for assistance at about 10pm.
Free buses have been made available.
Photo by Alvin Philemon
Photo by Alvin Philemon
The police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at 50 Punggol Field, where a 33-year-old woman was found lying motionless on the LRT track.
Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.
Police investigations are ongoing.
If you or someone you know are in mental distress, here are some hotlines you can call to seek help, advice, or just have a listening ear:
National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868
Samaritans of Singapore 24-hour Hotline: 1800-221-4444
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Institute of Mental Health: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 (for primary school-aged children)
AWARE Women's Helpline: 1800-777-555 (10am - 6pm, Monday to Friday)
Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353 1180
Top photo via Alvin Philemon
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