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Train services between Ang Mo Kio and Yishun MRT stations on the North-South Line were halted in both directions on Monday afternoon (2 Aug) at around 1.55pm after a female commuter at Yio Chu Kang station had climbed onto the tracks.

According to SMRT in a statement, the female commuter climbed over the half-height platform screen door and got onto the track.

Commuters on the platform proceeded to activate the Emergency Stop Plunger, and SMRT staff immediately responded on site.

Traction power was subsequently turned off, and the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were immediately activated.

Free bus services between Ang Mo Kio and Yishun stations were made available during that period.

At about 2.10pm, the police escorted the person out of the track, said SMRT, adding that “she was uninjured”.

Train services resumed at about 2.20pm.

SMRT is assisting the police in their investigations.

The female commuter arrested for criminal trespass, apprehended under Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act

Responding to queries from Mothership, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and SCDF confirmed that they received a call for assistance at Yio Chu Kang MRT station at about 1.55pm regarding a female commuter who was seen walking on the MRT tracks.

The police said that the female commuter was subsequently brought to safety and was apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act.

They added that she was also arrested for criminal trespass.

Further investigations are ongoing.

Here’s a close-up shot from a member of the public showing two individuals – believed to be SMRT staff – speaking to the female commuter who was on the tracks.

Here’s where you can reach out if you need help:

Samaritans of Singapore: 1800 221 4444 (24 hours) or 1 767 (24 hours)

Singapore Association of Mental Health: 1800 283 7019 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm)

Institute of Mental Health: 6389 2222 (24 hours)

Tinkle Friend: 1800 274 4788 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5pm)

SAGE Counselling Centre: 6354 1191 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm)

Silver Ribbon – 6386 1928 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)

Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800 353 5800 (10am – 10pm)

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