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Two boys rescued after becoming trapped on HDB block parapet in Yishun
Two young boys were rescued after becoming stranded on a parapet at a Housing and Development Board block in Yishun when their home's electronic door lock lost power, leaving them unable to re-enter the apartment.
LSN Singapore ·
Emergency services responded to a residential unit at a Yishun HDB block after two boys became trapped on an external parapet when the home's electronic door lock ran out of battery, leaving them unable to re-enter the apartment.
The incident prompted a swift rescue operation as responders worked to safely retrieve the children from their precarious position on the building's parapet. The loss of battery power in the electronic locking system had left the boys unable to access the unit and forced them to remain outside.
Rescue personnel successfully brought both children to safety following the incident. The situation highlighted the importance of backup power systems and maintenance protocols for electronic security installations in residential properties.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force and other emergency agencies were mobilized to handle the rescue operation efficiently. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.