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Police probing death of town council sweeper in incident at Punggol refuse-chute compactor room

SINGAPORE — A 54-year-old man died on Saturday (Oct 16) after an incident at the central refuse-chute compactor room of Block 623C in Punggol Central.

Police officers were seen at Block 623C in Punggol Central in this photo that circulated on social media.

Police officers were seen at Block 623C in Punggol Central in this photo that circulated on social media.

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SINGAPORE — A 54-year-old man died on Saturday (Oct 16) after an incident at the central refuse-chute compactor room of Block 623C in Punggol Central. 

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it received a call for help at the block on Saturday at about 8.15am. 

A man was found motionless and pronounced dead by a paramedic, the police said in a separate statement. 

"Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Police investigations are ongoing.”

A spokesperson for the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council said that it was informed of a "man-trap" incident on Saturday morning. 

The person involved was later identified as one of the town council's local block sweepers. 

"We understood from first responders that our worker has unfortunately succumbed to his injuries," the spokesperson said. 

The town council and its chairman, Mr Sharael Taha, offered their deepest condolences to the family of the man, who was identified as Mr Lee, and said that they would be in constant contact to render any help they may need. 

Member of Parliament Yeo Wan Ling, whose duties cover Punggol Shore, and town-council staff members were also on site to offer further help and condolences to the man's family.

"As the case is still undergoing investigations, we regret that we are unable to provide further information," said the town council's spokesperson. 

An image of the incident circulating on social media showed SCDF and police officers on the scene, alongside several workers clad in Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council attire. 

A police cordon was also seen at the refuse-chute compactor room. CNA

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