Toddler needed 24 stitches on forehead after falling on cracked tiles in Sengkang
The boy was hospitalised for two nights and the hospital bill came up to $8,400.
An Ang Mo Kio town council spokesman told Shin Min that the council had noticed the cracked tiles and made arrangements to repair them.“Upon receiving feedback, we took immediate action to mark out the affected area with bright-coloured cones to alert others. We also thoroughly checked the surrounding area to ensure that there were no similar defects.”
The spokesman added that the town council has contacted the boy’s mother and apologised to her for the distress caused. “The safety of our residents is our top priority and we remain dedicated to providing a safe and conducive living environment for our residents,” he added.
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