X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Man Left With 11cm Cut After Waterway Point Seat Collapses Under Him and 1-year-old Daughter

3 min read

Finding an empty seat in Singapore’s malls is like finding an oasis in a desert. But one shopper was in for a rude shock when the seat he’d found fell apart the moment he sat on it.

He was left with an 11cm-long wound on his leg after a wooden seat collapsed at Waterway Point on Thursday (Sept 3) evening, the mall confirmed.

Sharing pictures of his injuries and the seat in question on Facebook the same day, the victim, Victor Tan, urged those who visit the mall to take note of the potential hazard.

Waterway Point Seat Collapses

Man Left With 11cm Cut After Waterway Point Seat Collapses Under Him and 1-year-old Daughter

Image source: Facebook/Victor Tan

“This sitting platform (without the ‘Do Not Sit’ social distancing sticker) collapsed the moment I sat on it with my daughter. I’m 70 plus kg and she’s 11kg,” he wrote.

“This could have resulted in more serious injuries or even fatal ones especially for the elderly,” Tan said, adding in a comment that he often sees elderly shoppers resting on similar seats at the mall.

Tan, who was at the mall with his wife and 16-month-old daughter, also sustained abrasions on his back and several rips in his shorts, he told Shin Min Daily News.

The accident happened out of the blue, just as he sat down to clean his daughter’s hands while waiting for his wife, he recounted.

Fortunately, his daughter was sitting on his leg and he was able to hold her to stop her from falling.

“I immediately checked if my daughter or I suffered any injuries. There were also some kind members of the public who came to help us,” he told the Chinese daily.

While his daughter didn’t cry or fuss after the fall, she sustained some abrasions, he said, adding that he would keep a close watch on her condition.

Man Left With 11cm Cut After Waterway Point Seat Collapses Under Him and 1-year-old Daughter

The 11cm-long wound on Victor’s leg after the seat collapsed under him. | Image source: Facebook/Victor Tan

Raising concerns about the wooden seat, which appeared to be hollow, Tan called on the mall to take responsibility for the accident and provide an explanation.

In response to media queries, Waterway Point said that security personnel and service staff had tended to the shopper and accompanied him to receive further medical assistance.

“For the safety and well-being of all shoppers, the wooden seats at Waterway Point’s Village Square have been cordoned off, and we will implement further measures as necessary,” the mall added.

Lead image source: Facebook/Victor Tan

This article was first published in AsiaOne and republished on theAsianparent with permission.

ALSO READ:

18-Month-old Toddler Dies After Standing Mirror Falls On Her At Jewel Changi Fashion Store: Investigation

Partner Stories
Parenting Lesson from a New Mum - Don’t Try to Do it All on Your Own!
Parenting Lesson from a New Mum - Don’t Try to Do it All on Your Own!
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
Bathroom Cleaning 101: A Complete Clean in Just 5 Minute Featuring Tips from Zoe Raymond
Bathroom Cleaning 101: A Complete Clean in Just 5 Minute Featuring Tips from Zoe Raymond
Welcoming a Newborn 101: 4 Handy Tips that All New Dads Should Know
Welcoming a Newborn 101: 4 Handy Tips that All New Dads Should Know

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

asiaone

  • Home
  • /
  • Real Stories
  • /
  • Man Left With 11cm Cut After Waterway Point Seat Collapses Under Him and 1-year-old Daughter
Share:
  • Escalator steps buckle in front of mum and baby at Waterway Point

    Escalator steps buckle in front of mum and baby at Waterway Point

  • Top secondary schools in Singapore 2018 based on PSLE COP 2017!

    Top secondary schools in Singapore 2018 based on PSLE COP 2017!

  • I Try Tracy Lee's Hack for Egg Tarts and It's So Easy That Even Kids Can Make it

    I Try Tracy Lee's Hack for Egg Tarts and It's So Easy That Even Kids Can Make it

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

  • Escalator steps buckle in front of mum and baby at Waterway Point

    Escalator steps buckle in front of mum and baby at Waterway Point

  • Top secondary schools in Singapore 2018 based on PSLE COP 2017!

    Top secondary schools in Singapore 2018 based on PSLE COP 2017!

  • I Try Tracy Lee's Hack for Egg Tarts and It's So Easy That Even Kids Can Make it

    I Try Tracy Lee's Hack for Egg Tarts and It's So Easy That Even Kids Can Make it

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates on baby care and health.