A participant from the OneChangi National Day Parade (NDP) 2025 contingent tragically passed away after collapsing at the end of a rehearsal at the Padang. The incident occurred at 11:23am when the 47-year-old man fell unresponsive. He was swiftly taken to the onsite medical post, arriving at 11:26am, where the duty medical officer immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Despite continued resuscitation efforts, the participant remained unresponsive. At 11:42am, he was transferred to a standby Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) ambulance for transport to the hospital. The medical team continued their efforts en route to Singapore General Hospital, where he arrived at 11:57am. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at 12:19pm.
The Changi Airport Group and the NDP 2025 Executive Committee have expressed their condolences and are in contact with the participant’s family, offering full support during this difficult time. The incident underscores the importance of emergency preparedness and the swift response of medical personnel in such situations.
