Admiralty fatal workplace accident: Woman a cancer survivor, was working to pay medical bills

Madam Zarimah Mohamad (third from right, back row), 58, was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer about five years ago and was working to pay her medical fees. PHOTO: ST READER
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SINGAPORE - She was a breast cancer survivor, and was potentially facing another prolonged battle with the condition. Despite not feeling well, the mother of four continued working to help pay her medical bills.

But Madam Zarimah Mohamad, 58 died on Monday (June 25) in an industrial accident at the manufacturing facility of catering company Thyme Food and Services, her employer.

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