SCDF DART Team Rescues 45-Year-Old Woman from Nex Mall Bridge Roof in Serangoon

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Siti Hajar
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A 45-year-old woman was rescued after she was found standing on the roof of a sheltered overhead bridge near Nex shopping mall in Serangoon Central on 2 Apr 2025.

SCDF Officers Execute Dramatic Rescue at Nex Mall Bridge

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) received calls for assistance at around 2:40pm.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the woman on the roof of the bridge, with videos showing her sitting precariously with her legs dangling down.

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Footage shared on Facebook and Xiaohongshu captured the dramatic rescue operation. The clips showed a team of rescuers using tactical distraction to save the woman.

While one officer engaged the woman in conversation to divert her attention, another officer carefully approached from behind.

In a swift motion, the second officer grabbed the woman and pulled her away from the edge, drawing cheers and applause from onlookers.

The rescue didn’t go completely smoothly, as the woman appeared to suddenly sit down midway through being moved.

The officer had to squat down while maintaining his grip on her, likely waiting for additional help.

Specialized Rescue Team Deployed with Height Safety Equipment

The rescue operation involved specialized personnel from SCDF’s Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART).

DART rescuers used height rescue equipment, including ropes and harnesses, to safely climb onto the roof and bring the woman down to safety.

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The incident prompted authorities to block off the road below the bridge as a safety precaution.

At least 10 SCDF and SPF officers were positioned near the bridge itself, with another five SCDF firefighters stationed along the road underneath.

Emergency vehicles, including a police car, motorcycle, and at least two SCDF vehicles, were deployed to the scene.

After the successful rescue, the woman was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Police confirmed she was apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.

For those facing mental health challenges, several helplines are available:

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  • Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221 4444
  • National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868
  • Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
  • Institute of Mental Health’s Mobile Crisis Service: 6389-2222
  • SOS 24-hour Hotline: 1-767
  • Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 (for primary school-aged children)

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