Two workers injured after ceiling collapses at North Coast Lodge

SINGAPORE: Two workers were injured after the false ceiling in seven rooms of the North Coast Lodge dormitory collapsed.

The Ministry of Manpower MOM said the collapse in the dormitory in Woodlands occurred after heavy rain and strong winds on Sunday Sep 25. Two other rooms suffered damage from mild water leakage.

The two workers who were injured suffered minor cuts and received medical treatment. About 100 residents in the affected rooms have been moved temporarily to other rooms in the dormitory while repairs are ongoing, said MOM.

MOM is conducting investigations and Forward Assurance and Support Team FAST officers have been deployed to the dormitory.

MOM said that they are working with the dormitory operator to support migrant worker residents.

CNA contacted Draco Venture for more information.

In a video posted on Instagram, parts of the ceiling can be seen on the room floor while workers clear out their belongings.