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[Update June 20, 8pm]Responding to queries from AsiaOne, HDB said it was alerted to an accident involving spalling concrete at the unit on Thursday.«Upon being notified, our officers conducted an immediate investigation on the same afternoon and found lElderly man left bloodied after concrete from toilet ceiling collapses on him in Yishun home
[Update June 20, 8pm]Responding to queries from AsiaOne, HDB said it was alerted to an accident involving spalling concrete at the unit on Thursday.«Upon being notified, our officers conducted an immediate investigation on the same afternoon and found loose spalling concrete on the floor of the master bedroom bathroom,» HDB stated. «We have since helped to remove it.»Slight bulging of concrete in the ceiling of the kitchen bathroom was also spotted.Although there were no signs of imminent spalling of concrete, HDB has arranged for contractors to remove the bulging concrete on Monday (June 23).«We understand this has been a distressing experience for the resident and his family, and are assisting the flat owners with the repairs to the spalling concrete under the Goodwill Repair Assistance scheme,» HDB said, adding that it is also coordinating with local grassroots to financially assist with repairs.HDB also clarified that the unit was completed 41 years ago and the HIP that the flat underwent saw upgrades to the toilet for new tiles and fittings, as well as a repainted ceiling. Read more