A tragic incident unfolded at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) hotel, where the lifeless body of a 63-year-old man was discovered at the base of the hotel on the evening of March 11, 2024.
The unfortunate individual is believed to have met his untimely end after falling from the hotel. The incident was reported to have occurred around 7:50pm local time.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) was alerted to an case of unnatural death at Bayfront Avenue around 7:55pm, according to a report by 8World News. Upon arrival, the SPF officers found the man lying unconscious on the ground and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations by the SPF suggest no foul play in this case. The MBS spokesperson has confirmed that they are cooperating with the ongoing investigations.
In the aftermath of the incident, several police officers were observed setting up a blue tent and barricades at the first-floor exit of MBS’ Tower 3, as reported by 8World News. A Facebook user also posted a warning in the Professional PHV Drivers Singapore: Grab, Gojek, Tada n Ryde Facebook group, advising the public to avoid the MBS area.
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