Glass pane falls from height at Star Vista mall, injuring 4

Four people were taken to hospital after a glass pane fell from height at The Star Vista mall in Buona Vista on the morning of April 20.

The four were among six persons assessed for injuries and were taken to the National University Hospital, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force, which said it received a call for assistance at about 11.30am. Two others declined to be sent to hospital.

In photos shared with The Straits Times by mall-goers, the glass appears to be from part of the facade of the third floor of the mall. It fell to the ground on the first floor next to two eateries, HarriAnns Nonya and Bingz.

ST has contacted The Star Vista and the police for more information.

Mr Peter Hoskins was at the mall's second floor when he heard a commotion. When he turned he saw shattered glass on the ground next to Chinese eatery Bingz.

"There were loads of glass on the ground," he said, adding that he was situated between where the glass fell from and where it landed.

"It certainly made me jump, thinking about where I was standing, and whether it was a good idea (to be there) or not," he said.

"Some staff were doing their job, speaking clearly and loudly telling people to stay away from the area," he said, adding that he saw first responders at the scene tending to multiple people who had their heads bandaged.

The mall is owned by New Creation Church, which had an 11.30am service around the time of the incident.

Another mall-goer, who wanted to be known only as Ms Heng, was dining at a nearby eatery with her friend when she heard a loud crashing sound.

When she went to see what happened, she saw shattered glass on the ground around the HarriAnns Nonya restaurant, outside of which a crowd had also gathered.