Elite DART Rescuers Climb 30-Metre Crane to Save Ailing Worker

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) executed a specialized height rescue operation along Thiam Siew Avenue on November 10, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm. The incident involved a man working atop an approximately 30-metre-high tower crane at a construction site who fell unwell and was unable to climb down independently.

Four DART rescuers and two SCDF firefighters climbed the crane via a cat ladder to reach the man in the cabin. The rescuers provided water and administered oxygen before setting up height lowering equipment. The worker was secured onto a stretcher and carefully lowered to the ground, accompanied by a rescuer attached to the stretcher to maintain safety. Once on the ground, an SCDF paramedic assessed the man before he was conveyed to Changi General Hospital for treatment.

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Singapore NSF Found Unconscious at Pasir Laba Camp, Pronounced Dead in Hospital

A full-time national serviceman (NSF) from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) was found unconscious and unresponsive at Pasir Laba Camp on Friday evening. The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed that the NSF was evacuated to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital by the SAF Ambulance Service but was pronounced dead despite resuscitation efforts. MINDEF and SPF clarified that the incident is not training-related, and preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play. The case has been classified as an unnatural death, with investigations ongoing. MINDEF and the SAF expressed their condolences to the serviceman's family and are providing support during this time of grief. Rest in Peace.

Fatal Accident Involving Cyclist and Tower Transit Service 859

A fatal road traffic accident occurred on the morning of November 29, 2025, in northern Singapore, resulting in the death of a 39-year-old cyclist. The incident involved a public bus operated by Tower Transit. The Accident and Immediate Aftermath The police were alerted to the accident at approximately 10:55 am along Admiralty Drive towards Sembawang Road. Victim and Outcome: The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The Vehicle: The incident involved bus service 859, operated by Tower Transit. Scene Details: The Chinese-language news outlet Shin Min Daily News quoted a resident who stated the cyclist was trapped under the wheels of the bus after the collision. The bus's windscreen was reported to be cracked, with bloodstains visible on the road. Passengers: More than 20 people were on the bus at the time, but none of them were hurt. Preliminary Cause and Investigation Tower Transit confirmed its ...

Filipino Jailed for using Fake PayNow Screenshots

A woman who meticulously crafted a scam using fake PayNow screenshots to obtain food and services from multiple establishments has been sentenced to one year and 11 months’ jail. Filipino national Santos-Tumalip Maria Monalyn Bagaporo, aged 33, pleaded guilty on November 13 to four charges, including cheating and theft, with three other charges taken into consideration. The total value of the food and services she obtained fraudulently exceeded $10,000. The court documents detailed a pattern of deception that involved Bagaporo placing orders and then transferring the payment amount to her own bank account, rather than the merchant's. She would then use a photo editing application to alter the resulting transaction screenshot, making it falsely appear as if the money had been successfully sent to the restaurant or salon. In some cases, she even edited the sender details to make it look like the payments originated from different accounts. 1. House of Seafood (May 2022 – August 20...

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