Glass panel at Star Vista mall falls, 4 people taken to hospital
Shattered glass seen at the HarriAnns Nonya Table cafe on Apr 20, 2025. (Photo: Facebook/John Ethan Tong)
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SINGAPORE: Four people were taken to hospital after a glass panel fell from height at The Star Vista mall on Sunday morning (Apr 20).
The mall is located near Buona Vista MRT station and is owned by New Creation Church, which also holds services in the building.
The Star Vista said a glass facade panel located on the third floor broke at about 11.30am and pieces fell onto an area on the first floor.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at around 11.30am. Six people were assessed for their injuries at the scene. Four were taken to hospital while the other two declined.
"We are given to understand that the injuries to the six shoppers were non-life-threatening, with individuals sustaining minor cuts and lacerations," The Star Vista said on Monday in response to CNA's queries.
"We understand that all four individuals who were hospitalised have since been discharged from hospital."
According to Facebook user John Ethan Tong, who was present during the incident, the glass panel fell at around 10.55am, shortly after a morning church service at the mall.
"The glass fell from two levels above and shattered directly over the open seating area of HarriAnns Nonya Table," Mr Tong wrote in a Facebook post.
He also said that "customers were quickly evacuated", though the cafe's staff remained behind its counter and were "visibly shocked as the glass landed just in front of them".
"It was a terrifying moment that could have ended very differently," Mr Tong added.
The mall said the affected area was cordoned off and safety barriers were installed to ensure the continued safety of visitors.
"We are working closely with the relevant authorities and consultants to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident.
"Preliminary assessment indicates that the incident was due to spontaneous glass breakage," it said, adding that additional safety measures have been implemented at the affected location.
