The man who died after falling onto the tracks at Segar LRT station early Monday (May 18) morning reportedly had hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, his family said.
The 68-year-old man was seen falling in front of an oncoming train at about 5am that day, according to the police, who did not suspect any foul play.
He was identified by Shin Min Daily News as Lu Xixing (transliteration), and was employed as an administrative staff at a primary school in the Sengkang area.
Speaking to the Chinese publication at the funeral wake on Tuesday, Lu’s only son said his father was heading to work when the accident occurred.
“He had low blood sugar, and I had heard his friend mention that he had experienced dizziness and discomfort on some occasions. I suspect this was why he accidentally fell onto the tracks,” said the 30-year-old salesman, who declined to be named.
Lu would have celebrated his 69th birthday on Saturday (May 23).
“My father worked and lived simply. I had intended to take him out for a meal and buy him a cake, to let him enjoy a happy day,” the son said.
His father was the breadwinner, he added, describing him as a responsible and trustworthy person who was the family’s pillar of support and role model.
