Full-time NSman dies after collapsing during training activity
Posted: 30 September 2008 1852 hrs
SINGAPORE: A full-time national serviceman collapsed and later died in hospital after doing chin-ups in Lim Chu Kang Camp on Tuesday morning.
Private (PTE) Foo Wei Rong Joe, a full-time national serviceman from 4th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment was doing chin-ups as well as some push-ups which were part of the unit’s daily basic exercise routine. He collapsed at 6.05am.
He was given immediate medical attention and sent to Tengah Medical Centre where doctors tried to resuscitate him.
PTE Foo was sent to the National University Hospital at 7.15am where the SAF doctor and medic continued to resuscitate him en route to the hospital.
He was later pronounced dead at 8.28am.
MINDEF and the SAF extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late PTE Foo, and will assist the family in their time of grief.
MINDEF is investigating the incident. - CNA/vm
Posted: 30 September 2008 1852 hrs
SINGAPORE: A full-time national serviceman collapsed and later died in hospital after doing chin-ups in Lim Chu Kang Camp on Tuesday morning.
Private (PTE) Foo Wei Rong Joe, a full-time national serviceman from 4th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment was doing chin-ups as well as some push-ups which were part of the unit’s daily basic exercise routine. He collapsed at 6.05am.
He was given immediate medical attention and sent to Tengah Medical Centre where doctors tried to resuscitate him.
PTE Foo was sent to the National University Hospital at 7.15am where the SAF doctor and medic continued to resuscitate him en route to the hospital.
He was later pronounced dead at 8.28am.
MINDEF and the SAF extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late PTE Foo, and will assist the family in their time of grief.
MINDEF is investigating the incident. - CNA/vm
