SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has revealed that a 71-year-old woman lost her life after falling from the Lifelong Learning Institute building in Paya Lebar, last week.
SPF reported that they were alerted to the situation at approximately 10:35 am last Wednesday (4 Dec). The incident occurred at 11 Eunos Road 8, the address of the Lifelong Learning Institute. Authorities responded promptly to the scene after receiving emergency calls for assistance.
The woman, who was discovered in critical condition, was taken to Changi General Hospital in a coma. She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed that paramedics attended to the woman before transporting her to the hospital.
Preliminary investigations by the police indicate no evidence of foul play, and the possibility of homicide has been ruled out for now. However, investigations remain ongoing as the authorities seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Lifelong Learning Institute has confirmed the incident and told Channel 8 that it is assisting the police in their investigation. The institute refrained from commenting further, citing the ongoing nature of the inquiries.
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