SINGAPORE – A child was taken to hospital after their foot was caught in an escalator in Bugis Junction mall on the afternoon of April 22.
In response to queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at about 12.30pm.
SCDF officers found a child’s right foot trapped in the side of an escalator when they arrived at the scene, and freed the trapped limb using rescue equipment. The child was then taken to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
In a media reply, a Bugis Junction spokesperson said the “shopper’s footwear was caught” while riding on one of the mall’s escalators, and that the affected escalator has since been temporarily closed off as a safety precaution.
“The safety and well-being of our shoppers are of utmost importance to us. We are in touch with the family to render our assistance and support,” the spokesperson added.
