Singapore
The fire broke out at the construction site of the Global Indian International School, Channel NewsAsia understands.
The fire broke out at a construction site opposite 17 Punggol Field Walk.
SINGAPORE: A fire broke out at the construction site of an international school in Punggol on Tuesday afternoon (May 16).
Channel NewsAsia understands that two workers were trapped on a gondola lift at the construction site of the Global Indian International School when the fire broke out.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) posted on Facebook that its firefighters were at the scene of a fire at a construction site opposite 17 Punggol Field Walk.
In an update about an hour later, at 6.02pm, SCDF said the two workers have been brought to safety. Both were taken to Changi General Hospital for smoke inhalation, it added.
Photos and videos taken by eyewitnesses showed the construction site engulfed in thick plumes of black smoke.
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area, said the police. It added that the left and centre lanes along Punggol East Road (towards Tebing Lane) were closed due to the fire. Motorists should avoid the area or take an alternate route, it added.
One eyewitness told Channel NewsAsia she saw at least four fire trucks at the scene. (Photo: Lina)
The smoke could be seen from as far away as the Overseas Family School at Pasir Ris, according to Channel NewsAsia reader Aida Blat Palacios.
This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
