Man falls
through barrier at Boat Quay, injuring self
SINGAPORE: A man in his 40s was sent to a hospital on Sunday
afternoon (Jan 31) after falling backwards in front of a restaurant
at Boat Quay.
According to Mr Subhasish Dey, restaurant manager of Riverwalk
Tandoor, the man was a staff member. He was helping a group of
people take a photo in front of the restaurant at the time of the
accident. Behind him was a broken barrier and when he stepped
backwards to take the photo, he ended up falling through the gap in
barrier and hurting his head and shoulder.
“His head was fractured and there was a lot of blood,” said Mr
Subhasish. “He was also shouting that his shoulder was in
pain”.
The staff used water, ice and towels to cover the wound as the
manager called the ambulance. Mr Subhasish said the ambulance
arrived within five minutes.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted
to the incident at 1.49pm, requesting for assistance at 20 Upper
Circular Road. Upon arrival, they conveyed an Indian man in his 40s
to the hospital.
Investigations are ongoing, said SCDF.
- CNA/ek