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Coroner's inquest

Driver in 2022 crash killed by metal fragment ejected from defective Takata airbag: Coroner

Mr Michael Ong Kong Meng was the first person to be killed in Singapore in a crash involving a defective Takata airbag.
Mr Michael Ong Kong Meng was the first person to be killed in Singapore in a crash involving a defective Takata airbag.

Australian coroner refers Filipino worker’s death to police after employer’s ‘deplorable’ conduct

Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.
Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.

Indian singer Zubeen Garg swam without life vest, drowned near Lazarus Island: Coroner’s court

Indian singer Zubeen Garg did not have any suicidal tendencies and was not subjected to duress or coercion before his death, noted witnesses.
Indian singer Zubeen Garg did not have any suicidal tendencies and was not subjected to duress or coercion before his death, noted witnesses.

Death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg: Coroner’s inquiry in Singapore court set for Jan 14

Zubeen Garg, a popular singer from the north-eastern state of Assam in India, died while swimming in the sea off the Singapore coast on Sept 19.
Zubeen Garg, a popular singer from the north-eastern state of Assam in India, died while swimming in the sea off the Singapore coast on Sept 19.

Worker dislodged 62kg steel bar that fell and killed colleague in 2024 Tuas accident: Coroner

Mr Zhan Fugui was working on the ground level of a steel reinforcement structure for a wall, while Mr Feng was working on a scaffold above him.
Mr Zhan Fugui was working on the ground level of a steel reinforcement structure for a wall, while Mr Feng was working on a scaffold above him.

Insufficient evidence to show driver caused road accident that killed delivery rider: Coroner report

The accident was not caught on any CCTVs, nor the car’s in-vehicle camera, as its memory card was corrupted.
The accident was not caught on any CCTVs, nor the car’s in-vehicle camera, as its memory card was corrupted.

Basketball court death: Teen’s guardians settle suit against East Coast Town Council, EM Services

The teenager died on July 26, 2021 while playing basketball at a court near Block 18 Bedok South Road.
The teenager died on July 26, 2021 while playing basketball at a court near Block 18 Bedok South Road.

Former Liverpool women’s manager Matt Beard died by suicide

Soccer Football - Championship - Millwall v Watford - The Den, London, Britain - September 22, 2025 A tribute to former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard is pictured inside the stadium Action Images/Andrew Couldridge
Soccer Football - Championship - Millwall v Watford - The Den, London, Britain - September 22, 2025 A tribute to former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard is pictured inside the stadium Action Images/Andrew Couldridge

Elderly man found dead in SingPost Centre stairwell could have been in confused state: Coroner

Mr Soh Eng Thong's body was found on Aug 31, 2021, in a stairwell in SingPost Centre.
Mr Soh Eng Thong's body was found on Aug 31, 2021, in a stairwell in SingPost Centre.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.