Yishun Resident Taken to Hospital After Spalling Concrete Falls in HDB Flat

‘Traumatised’: 65-year-old man injured by falling concrete in toilet of Yishun HDB home

The incident left Mohamad Hashim Arshad, a retiree, with more than 10 stitches on his head. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Yishun resident taken to hospital after spalling concrete falls in HDB flat

Spalling concrete is a common issue for older buildings, especially in areas with damp conditions such as kitchens and toilets, according to information from HDB's website.

Yishun HDB Toilet Ceiling Collapses on 65-Year-Old, Hospitalised with Head Injuries

A 65-year-old man was injured after concrete fell from his toilet ceiling at Block 127 Yishun Street 11 on 19 Jun 2025. Image: Facebook (Siti Nurhashikin) Mr Mohamad Hashim Arshad sustained more than 10 stitches on his head and injuries to his shoulder and knee. The retiree was discharged from the hospital on the evening of 20 Jun 2025. 65-Year-Old Man Suffers Head Injuries from Falling Concrete in Yishun HDB Toilet The spalling concrete in the …

Elderly man left bloodied after concrete from toilet ceiling collapses on him in Yishun home

[Update June 20, 8pm]Responding to queries from AsiaOne, HDB said it was alerted to an accident involving spalling concrete at the unit on Thursday."Upon being notified, our officers conducted an immediate investigation on the same afternoon and found loose spalling concrete on the floor of the master bedroom bathroom," HDB stated. "We have since helped to remove it."Slight bulging of concrete in the ceiling of the kitchen bathroom was also spot…