SINGAPORE: A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regular
serviceman, Master Warrant Officer (MWO) P. Jegathesan, collapsed
at about 8.30am on Friday after completing a 3km mass run at the
SAFTI Military Institute Sports Complex.
The 45-year-old MWO Jegathesan was taking part in the SAF
Commanders' Sports Day where various cohesion activities were
organised.
He was the Chief Warrant Officer of the Republic of Singapore Air
Force (RSAF) Air Combat Command's transport group.
MWO Jegathesan was immediately evacuated to the SAFTI Military
Institute Medical Centre where the doctors tried to resuscitate
him. He was sent to the National University Hospital (NUH) at
8.45am and arrived at about 9.15am. Two SAF doctors and a medic
continued their attempts to resuscitate him en route to the
hospital. MWO Jegathesan was pronounced dead at 9.49am at
NUH.
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the SAF extend their deepest
condolences to the family of the late MWO Jegathesan. MINDEF will
assist the family in their time of grief and is investigating the
incident.
- CNA/ir
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