Tragedy struck this morning at about 6am, at Block 443B Fajar Hills located in the Pasir Panjang area.
A 29-year-old mother is believed to have committed suicide by jumping from her 12th floor home while clutching her 2-month old baby daughter.
The impact killed both mother and baby.
The woman’s brother suspects that she was suffering from depression, but declined to talk more on the subject.
Neighbours say the woman was living in the apartment unit with a man believed to be her husband, and a maid.
Police are investigating the incident.
If you know somebody who is looks to be suffering from depression and is in need of help, you can ask them to call the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) at 1800 221 4444.
All identities of callers are kept anonymous.
