On the night of March 23, an individual was discovered deceased at Cove station located on the Punggol East LRT loop. At 10:32pm on Thursday, SBS Transit posted a tweet stating that both the Punggol East and West LRT loops were out of service.
 Punggol East LRT loop
According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), an individual was discovered on the LRT track close to the station’s platform and was declared deceased on the spot. A request for help was made to the SCDF around 10 pm.
Complimentary bus services have been provided. The authorities were notified of an unusual death incident at 50 Punggol Field, where a 33-year-old woman was seen lying immobile on the LRT track. Based on early findings, the police do not believe there was any criminal activity involved.
An inquiry by the police is still ongoing.
Seek help
When a person needs mental care, it is important to be supportive and understanding. Mental health issues can be difficult to understand and can be overwhelming for both the person needing help and their friends and family.
The first and most important step is to reach out and provide a listening ear. It can be difficult for someone to open up about their mental health issues, so providing a safe and non-judgmental environment is essential. It is important to be patient, allow them to take their time, and show them that they are not alone.
If you are someone or know someone that is in need of help you can call the following numbers for assistance:
- Samaritans of Singapore (24 hrs): 1800-221-4444
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Institute of Mental Health Mobile Crisis Service (24 hrs): 6389-2222
- National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868
- Tinkle Friend Helpline (for primary school-aged children): 1800-274-4788