Thread: British Toddler dies in Singapore High rise fall

British toddler dies in plunge from Singapore high-rise

Published by Jon Land for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Communities
Friday 5th August 2011 - 4:18pm


British toddler dies in plunge from Singapore high-rise


A British toddler has fallen to her death from a high-rise apartment in Singapore, it emerged today.

Police are investigating what happened to the three-year-old, who was pronounced dead by ambulance staff following the incident at Fraser Residence Orchard, an upmarket block in the centre of the city-state.

Her devastated family left their apartment after the tragedy on Monday, a Fraser Residence spokeswoman said.

"The family want to keep everything very private because they are still grieving," she said. "We are going to respect their wishes because they are going through a tough period."

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Singapore on August 1.

"We have provided consular assistance to the family."

Fraser Residence Orchard describes itself as "a sanctuary from the bustle of the city" with spacious interiors and minimalist decor.

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Well, that is extremely sad indeed. My mind still boggles about a parents' choice to accommdate their toddlers in sky scrapers.

very sad indeed

Something that for us parents really doesn't bear thinking about. Very sad and tragic indeed.

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RIP

May have drowned following shock of impact.

The child fell into a pool-side area at the residence, reportedly after climbing over a balcony.

Fraser Residence Orchard; Singapore Hotels and Serviced Apartments - Floor Plan

Seems like the doors to the balcony were not locked, and these are serviced apartments... it may be a horrible case of slackness in hired help.

..and to think I put up barriers to stop my toddlers falling down the stairs

See this is one of many reasons we are leaving our 33rd floor Lumpini condo.. Our balcony has a steel shade type of blockage and still I fear our 1 year old being near it.

It takes just one sad mistake and a tragedy occurs... Very sad for the family. I truly feel for them. RIP little one.