A teenage boy is being treated by medics after falling from a train onto the tracks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, prompting a multi-agency emergency response.
Emergency Response on the Bridge
Police and paramedics were called to the railway corridor between Wynyard and Milsons Point train stations at approximately 11:30 am local time on Thursday, November 12, following reports a person had fallen onto the tracks. The Sydney Harbour Bridge, one of the world's busiest tourist attractions, was swarmed by emergency services, including a helicopter.
According to a statement from New South Wales Police, officers attached to the Police Transport Command (PTC) and Sydney City Police Area Command were told that a teenage boy had fallen from a train onto the tracks on the bridge.
Medical Treatment and Investigation
A Careflight Helicopter landed in Bradfield Park with a medical team, and they, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, are now treating the boy. Police have commenced an investigation into the incident.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or via nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis, and the public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
