Falling window from 25th-floor Telok Blangah flat crashes onto car, injuring 2, Singapore News

Police officers also cordoned off the area, the Chinese daily reported.

A resident surnamed Chen shared that she was startled when she suddenly heard a loud bang at home.

“Many people use the walkway downstairs, so I was worried about their safety. I heard from my neighbours that two men had been injured,” said the 44-year-old. 

Another resident, surnamed Tang, said he went downstairs to check what had happened. The 38-year-old private hire driver saw two men in their 70s receiving treatment from medical staff.

Homeowners to cover repair costs

When Shin Min visited the flat on Tuesday morning, the homeowner’s daughter said she was unaware of the incident, adding that her parents were unwilling to be interviewed. 

The car owner’s wife told the Chinese evening daily that her car had a slight dent, adding that the two men suffered minor injuries — one of them sustained a cut to his ear, while the other injured his foot.

“We have spoken with the flat’s owners, and they said they would pay for car repairs,” said the 57-year-old woman surnamed Yao. 

According to the Building and Construction Authority’s safety guidelines, homeowners should check and maintain their windows regularly to ensure they remain safe and secure.

If a window falls due to a lack of maintenance, owners may face a fine of up to $20,000, a jail term of up to one year, or both.

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