The two SAF servicemen warded overnight at the Intensive Care
Unit of the Taipei Tri-service Hospital were flown back to
Singapore this evening. They are now warded in Singapore General
Hospital, where they will continue to receive treatment for their
burns and injuries.
The two Full-time National Servicemen, 3rd Sergeant (3SG)
Ramakrishnan Karthigayan, 23 and Lance Corporal (LCP) Chow Han Min,
Calvin, 19 were brought back to Singapore by a RSAF KC-135 aircraft
specially equipped for medical evacuation. The aircraft arrived at
Changi Air Base at 5:28 pm. Members of the SAF medical team,
including a burns specialist and a medical aviation expert,
augmented by specialist staff and life support systems from
Alexandra Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the National
University Hospital, were on board the aircraft to monitor the
condition of the two soldiers throughout the flight.
Minister for Defence Mr Teo Chee Hean visited both servicemen at
the hospital this evening. Minister Teo also met with the relatives
of the servicemen to assure them of MINDEF's and the SAF's support
during this difficult time
