Woman, 66, found dead at foot of Toa Payoh block, residents seen covering body with sheets

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A 66-year-old woman was found lying motionless at the foot of a Toa Payoh Housing Development Board (HDB) block on Oct. 8.

Responding to queries from Mothership, a Singapore Police Force (SPF) spokesperson said the police were alerted to a case of fall from height at Block 195 Kim Keat Avenue at 10:20am.

The woman was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic.

"Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Police investigations are ongoing," the SPF spokesperson said.

According to Stomp, residents were seen covering the woman's body with sheets.

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