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Coroner's inquest

British man on turbulence-hit SIA Flight SQ321 died of cardiac arrest, UK inquest told

Geoff Kitchen, 73, was earlier said to have died of congestive heart failure.
Geoff Kitchen, 73, was earlier said to have died of congestive heart failure.

Coroner’s inquiry into Hougang fire: Family of 3 who died refused help from HDB on hoarding issue

Town council staff clearing items from the flat in Hougang Street 91 on Jan 10, 2025, a day after a fire broke out in the unit. 
Town council staff clearing items from the flat in Hougang Street 91 on Jan 10, 2025, a day after a fire broke out in the unit. 

Death of teen after basketball court structure fell on him ruled a misadventure: Coroner

Mohd Ridwan, who was 17, had been playing basketball with his friends on a public court near Block 18 Bedok South Road on July 26, 2021, when the structure collapsed on him.
Mohd Ridwan, who was 17, had been playing basketball with his friends on a public court near Block 18 Bedok South Road on July 26, 2021, when the structure collapsed on him.

Teens who died from consuming drugs made methamphetamine pills, inhaled drug: Coroner

Both teens were found to have fatal levels of methamphetamine in their bodies, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said in his findings on July 15.
Both teens were found to have fatal levels of methamphetamine in their bodies, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said in his findings on July 15.

Coroner’s inquiry for woman, 25, found dead in hotel room; she faced Kpod trafficking charges

Low Hui Mei was arrested by the police on Oct 22, 2025 at King George’s Avenue while trafficking etomidate-laced vape pods.
Low Hui Mei was arrested by the police on Oct 22, 2025 at King George’s Avenue while trafficking etomidate-laced vape pods.

Boy, 3, drowned after he fell into condo pool while riding scooter in 2025: Coroner

Releasing the coroner’s inquiry findings on June 11, Coroner Brenda Chua ruled that there was no foul play, adding that the boy had died by accidental drowning.
Releasing the coroner’s inquiry findings on June 11, Coroner Brenda Chua ruled that there was no foul play, adding that the boy had died by accidental drowning.

No foul play suspected in case of father, daughter found dead in Sengkang flat in 2025: Coroner

The bodies of Ms Xu Na and her father Xu Baolu were discovered at 1.35pm on Oct 6 in a flat on the eighth floor of Block 324D Sengkang East Way.
The bodies of Ms Xu Na and her father Xu Baolu were discovered at 1.35pm on Oct 6 in a flat on the eighth floor of Block 324D Sengkang East Way.

Coroner’s inquiry: Death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore ruled an accidental drowning

Indian singer Zubeen Garg had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht on Sept 19, 2025.
Indian singer Zubeen Garg had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht on Sept 19, 2025.

Canadian drowned after dingo attack in Australia: Coroner

Following Ms James’s death, the Queensland government said a pack of 10 dingoes believed to be involved would be euthanised after rangers observed “aggressive behaviour”.
Following Ms James’s death, the Queensland government said a pack of 10 dingoes believed to be involved would be euthanised after rangers observed “aggressive behaviour”.

Surgical error led to patient’s death in 2022: Medical expert in Coroner’s inquiry

Dr Fong had severed off the arteries supplying blood to the woman's abdominal organs by mistake.
Dr Fong had severed off the arteries supplying blood to the woman's abdominal organs by mistake.

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