63-year-old man dead after allegedly falling from Marina Bay Sands on Monday evening
Preliminary investigations by the police have ruled out homicide as a cause of death
SINGAPORE — A 63-year-old man was found dead at the foot of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) hotel on Monday (11 March).
An MBS spokesperson confirmed the discovery of the man's body at the exterior of the hotel around 7.50pm on Monday.
"The authorities were called to the scene and we will work closely with them on their investigations," the spokesperson told Yahoo Southeast Asia on Tuesday (12 March).
The Singapore Police Force also confirmed with Yahoo they were alerted to a case of unnatural death along Bayfront Avenue at around 7:55 pm on the same day.
According to the police, the man was found lying motionless and was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play, and said investigations are ongoing.
According to a report from 8World, it is believed that the man died after falling from the hotel. An eyewitness told the media outlet that several police officers were setting up a blue tent and barricades at the first-floor exit of MBS' Tower 3.
A post in the Professional PHV Drivers Singapore: Grab, Gojek, Tada and Ryde Facebook group at 9.45pm on Monday also advised the public to avoid the MBS area.
If you have thoughts of suicide or are feeling distressed, you can call the Samaritans of Singapore's 24-hour hotline at 1767. You can also email pat@sos.org.sg.
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