Aussie jockey dies from falling in sg after locking himself out from apartment

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The Kranji-based jockey died after falling from his 12th floor apartment in Choa Chu Kang on Tuesday (Nov 3), according to reports.

POSTED: 04 Nov 2015 12:30 UPDATED: 04 Nov 2015 12:51
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Tim Bell in a Twitter post dated Nov 19, 2013. (Photo: @timothybell_)


SINGAPORE: An Australian jockey based in Singapore, Timothy Bell, died on Tuesday night (Nov 3) at the age of 22 after he fell from his apartment on the 12th storey.

In response to queries from Channel NewsAsia, the Police said they received a call on Nov 3 at 7.12 pm requesting for assistance at a building along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3.

Upon arrival at the scene, the police found a 22 year old man motionless at the foot of the building. The man was conveyed unconscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police said they are investigating the unnatural death.

In a news release, the Singapore Turf Club said that according to unconfirmed reports, the 22-year old had locked himself out from his unit, and fell as he was attempting to climb up to the 12th storey to get his house keys.

“It’s a tragedy. Timmy had the whole future ahead of him and not only could he ride, but he was also such a great young man, and was very driven to become a very good jockey,” trainer Steven Burridge told the Singapore Turf Club.

“Unfortunately, I don’t know more about this accident other than from what most have heard. He fell while trying to get his keys back,” he added.

The Turf Club said Mr Burridge was "deeply saddened by the news", and also expressed its condolences to Mr Bell's family and friends.

Mr Bell had just started a stint at Kranji, and most recently won a Nov 1 race at Kranji, where he booted home the Burridge-trained Lim’s Bullet.

Racing NSW chief executive Peter V'landys told the Sydney Morning Herald: “To lose someone so young and with such a gift for riding is simply tragic and devastating. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends."

- CNA/sh


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