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Man, 47, collapses during NDP rehearsal at Padang, later pronounced dead
He was pronounced dead at 12:19pm.
June 21, 2025, 04:17 PM
A 47-year-old participant from the OneChangi NDP Parade and Ceremony Contingent has died after a rehearsal at Padang on Saturday, Jun. 21.
The participant collapsed at the end of a component rehearsal at 11:23am, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (Mindef).
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, but the participant remained unresponsive.
He was transferred onto a standby Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) ambulance at 11:42am to be conveyed to the hospital.
Resuscitation efforts continued en route to the hospital.
He arrived at Singapore General Hospital at 11:57am and was pronounced dead at 12:19pm.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the NDP 2025 Executive Committee said that they are in contact with the family and are extending full support.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the family," the statement read.
According to the Straits Times, the man was an employee of security firm, Certis.
A spokesperson said Certis is working with Mindef and CAG to provide the family with support.
Top image via NHB website
