SINGAPORE : It was a gruesome find in the middle of the lunchtime rush hour on Thursday.

The body of a woman was spotted floating in the Singapore River, under Coleman Bridge at Clarke Quay.

Civil Defence officers received a call shortly after noon.

10 minutes later, the water rescue team found the body under Elgin Bridge at Boat Quay.

Police said the victim was a Malay woman in her mid-20s, clad in a black top and trousers.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police investigations are underway. - CNA /ls