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Child's foot gets trapped in Sengkang Grand Mall escalator, conveyed to hospital
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) used rescue equipment to release the foot.
February 23, 2025, 01:04 PM
A trip to the mall turned into a nightmare for a mother and her child when the child's foot was trapped in an escalator.
A video showing the pair waiting for help at the escalator was later uploaded to Facebook.
In response to inquiries from Mothership, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed they received a call for assistance at Sengkang Grand Mall, located at 70 Compassvale Bow, on Feb. 22 at 6:50pm.
Foot stuck in escalator
Upon arrival, SCDF officers found that the child’s left foot was trapped at the side of the escalator.
Using rescue equipment, SCDF personnel managed to release the child's foot.
The child was then conveyed to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Video
In the video, the mother is seen holding and comforting the child while the escalator is stopped.
A crowd gathers nearby, and two individuals in security uniforms can be seen appearing to call for help.
Additionally, a woman can be heard on the phone, requesting assistance.
According to the caption that accompanied the Facebook post, the mall's management later came down to assist as well.
Mothership has reached out to the mall's developer CapitaLand Group for more details.
Top photos from Raven Qiu/Facebook
