Two teenage girls spotted on ledge of Toa Payoh MSCP
Two teenage girls were rescued from a ledge on the sixth floor of a multi-storey carpark in Toa Payoh, Singapore. They were subsequently apprehended under the Mental Health Act for their own safety.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding youth mental health and the emergency response protocols in place for crisis intervention.
Two people were taken to hospital after they were spotted sitting on a ledge of a multi-storey carpark in Toa Payoh on Monday (Aug 31).
Photos of the incident shared by an AsiaOne reader today showed two youths seated on a ledge on the sixth floor of a multi-storey carpark at Block 130 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh.
At least one fire engine and one emergency ambulance were seen at the scene.
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