Overview

In a shocking incident on December 19 at Junction 8 shopping mall in Bishan, a windowpane unexpectedly fell from the building, narrowly avoiding injured bystanders.

Eyewitness Account

Eyewitness Evelyn reported that the window crashed down around 5 PM, as crowds bustled about in the area. Fortunately, despite the chaos, no one was harmed during the incident. Evelyn shared photos of the shattered glass lying on the pavement, capturing the moment of the dangerous mishap.

More Testimonials

Evelyn recounted her experience: 'I was about 400 meters away, waiting at the traffic light between Junction 8 and the Bishan Bus Interchange, when I heard the loud crash. People were everywhere, and many quickly pulled out their phones to document the scene.'

Witnessing the event, one man who was waiting for his ride appeared visibly shaken, but thankfully he escaped injury. As the driver arrived, he too took pictures of the fallen window before leaving the area in a hurry.

Community Concerns

As clean-up operations commenced, the mall's management swiftly removed the window frame, but it left many pedestrians concerned for their safety. 'I’m shocked that something like this can happen at a mall, especially in such a public space. Is the mall too old and becoming a hazard? The window could have hit me; I often walk through there to get to traffic light,' Evelyn expressed her fear to our reporters.

Call for Action

Such incidents raise critical questions about the maintenance and safety measures in public spaces. The management of Capitaland has been contacted for further clarification on the situation and potential safety checks following this incident.

Next Steps

Stay tuned for updates, as investigations into the maintenance protocols at Junction 8 are likely to follow. This unnerving situation has left the community on high alert!