'Bomb victims' treated, 'hostages' freed in ITE College West counter-terrorism exercise
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The peace at Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College West was shattered when a loud blast rocked the car park at 11am. Sensing that his presence was discovered, a «suicide bomber» detonated his backpack containing an improvised explosive d'Bomb victims' treated, 'hostages' freed in ITE College West counter-terrorism exercise
The peace at Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College West was shattered when a loud blast rocked the car park at 11am. Sensing that his presence was discovered, a «suicide bomber» detonated his backpack containing an improvised explosive device, injuring six students who were heading to class. Shortly after the «attack», several students, who are Civil Defence Lionhearters, rushed to the scene and tended to the wounded. Trained in improvised first aid and emergency skills by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), they used items such as belts and ties to stop the bleeding before SCDF officers arrived. The Singapore Police Force's (SPF) Ground Response Force and the Emergency Response Team from Jurong Police Division were also activated to the scene. The drama on Monday (Nov 18) was part of the counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness exercise code-named Exercise Heartbeat. The exercise was organised by the SPF, supported by SCDF, in collaboration with ITE College West and Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Management, which is the premise owner of ITE College West campus. Read more