SINGAPORE : An Army commando was seriously injured when he lost
control of his parachute during the free fall performance at the
National Day Parade rehearsal on Saturday.
According to the Defence Ministry, 36-year-old Master Sergeant Chua
Koon San had a hard landing during the rehearsal at the Padang at
6.15pm.
He was immediately evacuated to the Singapore General
Hospital.
Mindef says his condition is stable.
According to Channel NewsAsia's video footage, prior to his
landing, the freefaller appeared to have drifted from his intended
course.
He then landed between the stage and the spectator stands at the
corner of the Padang nearest the Esplanade.
Channel NewsAsia understands Master Sergeant Chua, a veteran of
some 800 freefall jumps, is now in the intensive care unit at
SGH.
His family members have also been informed of his accident. - CNA
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