Backdrop falls at National Day celebrations in Simei, 5 suffer minor injuries

SINGAPORE: Five people were injured at a National Day Observance Ceremony in Simei on Friday (Aug 9) after a backdrop fell during the celebrations. 

East Coast GRC MP Jessica Tan said in a Facebook post that the residents “suffered minor injuries such as cuts and bruises” after the backdrop “fell forward” during stage activities. 

The ceremony in Ms Tan’s ward of Changi Simei was held at the open field next to Eastpoint Mall. It was scheduled to run from 8.30am to 11.30am.

“I am extremely grateful for the swift action taken by our Community Emergency Response Team and organising committee who were on-site to render immediate care and assistance,” she said. 

“Safety of our residents is our priority when organising events.”

Ms Tan said her team will continue to follow up with the affected residents and “investigate the matter to ensure that this does not happen again”.

In response to queries from CNA, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said that it was not alerted to the incident.