NSman, 30, dies after training session at Maju camp

An operationally ready national serviceman died after collapsing outside Maju Camp on June 30, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on July 1.

The 30-year-old had earlier that day completed a National Service Fitness Improvement Training (NS FIT) session conducted between 6.50pm and 8pm at Maju Fitness Conditioning Centre.

He was then cleared to leave after reporting to the fitness instructors that he felt well, and booked out of Maju Camp at 8.11pm, the statement said.

Outside the camp, a passer-by witnessed him collapsing and called for an ambulance.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted at 8.16pm and the ambulance arrived at 8.25pm.

Resuscitation efforts were administered on site, and continued enroute during his journey to National University Hospital.

He arrived at the hospital at around 9pm. Despite the emergency medical interventions, he was pronounced dead at 9.54pm.

As a precaution, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has implemented a safety pause on NS FIT training until July 4 to review safety procedures and protocols, and to remind soldiers on the importance of safety.

"The SAF is rendering support to the family in their time of grief. We extend our deepest condolences to the family," the statement said.

Further investigations will be conducted to determine the man's cause of death.