Spectra Secondary student dies after falling from school building
A 14-year-old girl died following injuries from her fall on Tuesday (20 Oct) at Spectra Secondary School.
When asked by Yahoo Singapore, police confirmed the incident Wednesday and said they were investigating the death.
The girl was found lying unconscious on the grounds of the school at 1 Woodlands Drive 64 Tuesday.
Both the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received a call on 20 October at 9.30am requesting for assistance.
SCDF dispatched a fire bike and an ambulance to the scene, and the girl was brought to Khoo Teck Puat hospital.
She was subsequently transferred to KK Women’s and Children’s hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Her death was classified as unnatural death, and police investigations are ongoing.
When contacted, a school representative said, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our student. The school is providing support to the family as well as to the school community.”
