A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) full-time National Serviceman (NSF) was injured during a live-firing exercise on Sunday.
21-year-old Specialist Cadet (SCT) Percy Toh Cheng Kai was firing a 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher when one round exploded prematurely in the weapon.
He was handling the weapon at the SAFTI Live Firing Area as part of his Specialist Armour Course when a 40mm round's propellant exploded.
SCT Toh sustained shrapnel injuries to his chest, right arm and right cheek.
According to a statement from Mindef, he was attended to immediately by SAF medical personnel and then sent to National University Hospital (NUH) where he underwent treatment for his injuries.
SCT Toh is currently in stable condition and is expected to be discharged from NUH within the next few days.
Mindef says the SAF is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
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