SINGAPORE - A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Operationally-Ready
National Serviceman died during in-camp training on Sep 27.
Lance-Corporal (LCP)(NS) Tan Tai Seng, 23, a transport operator
from 63 Combat Service Support Battalion, was hit by a falling tree
outside the Ama Keng Training Area at Lim Chu Kang at 11.50am
today.
LCP(NS) Tan, who was undergoing in-camp training, was standing in
front of his military vehicle when the incident happened.
An SAF doctor on site immediately commenced resuscitation efforts
on LCP(NS) Tan.
A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) ambulance arrived on site at
12pm.
About ten minutes later, he was
sent in an ambulance to the National University Hospital (NUH).
Resuscitation efforts continued in the ambulance during the
journey, and they arrived at the hospital about 12.30pm.
However, LCP(NS) Tan succumbed to his injuries and was
pronounced dead at 1.08pm.
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the SAF extend its deepest
condolences to the family of the late LCP(NS) Tan, while MINDEF and
the SAF are assisting the family in their time of grief and are
investigating the incident.
The Police are also conducting a separate investigation.
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