Singaporean instructor Alvina Lee sentenced to 2 months jail for failing to securely attach a student during zipline exercise, causing severe injury after a 4-story fall.

A Singaporean outdoor activity instructor was sentenced to two months in jail for failing to securely attach a primary school student to a pulley during a zipline exercise, resulting in the girl falling four storeys and suffering severe injuries. The instructor, Alvina Lee Peiyu, pleaded guilty to one charge of causing grievous hurt through a negligent act that endangers human life. This incident led to a review of safety protocols and new measures being implemented, including a mandatory additional instructor check against a safety checklist before participants are allowed on a zipline.

February 26, 2024
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