MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on the Tianjin explosion, 13 August 2015

    In response to media queries on the Tianjin explosion, the MFA Spokesman said:

    “Late last night, our Embassy in Beijing activated its warden system in Tianjin to ascertain the safety of 79 registered Singaporeans near the incident area, including those working at the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, which is located 16km away from the blast site. As of 1000 hours (13 August), we have managed to contact almost all the registered Singaporeans.

    Thus far, we have not received any reports of Singaporeans who have sustained heavy injuries from the blast. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and wish the injured a full and speedy recovery.  MFA will remain in close contact with the Tianjin authorities until all registered Singaporeans are accounted for and to render consular assistance to the affected Singaporeans .                                                                                                                                                

    Singaporeans in Tianjin may wish to contact the Singapore Embassy in Beijing at +86-1391 0755 251 or singemb_bej@mfa.sg to update their current whereabouts or seek consular assistance.  Alternatively, they may contact the 24-hour MFA Duty Office at +65 6379 8800 / 8855 or mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg.”

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

13 AUGUST 2015