- Man and woman dead in Sydney CBD
- Pair, in their 40’s, fell from an elevated road
A man and a woman have died after falling from the Western Distributor leading to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, as motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Emergency services rushed to Harbour Street in the Sydney CBD about 9.45am on Saturday to find the man and woman dead.
It is understood the pair, believed to be in their 40s, fell from the Western Distributor overpass onto Harbour Street.
Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Bystanders administered CPR, but the man and woman passed before paramedics could arrive.
The two southbound lanes on the Sydney Harbour Bridge are currently closed and traffic is being diverted to the Anzac Bridge.
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Multiple emergency vehicles including police and emergency paramedics remain on scene.
‘Police are urging anyone with information about the matter – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Day Street Police Station or Crime Stoppers,’ a NSW Police spokesman said.
More to come.
