A major emergency unfolded across two of Sydney's busiest hospitals yesterday after a woman allegedly tampered with gas supplies, leading to one man's death and the mass evacuation of vulnerable patients.
Chaos Across Medical Facilities
The incident began when emergency services were called to Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital following reports of gas interference. Shortly after, a second emergency was declared at Canterbury Hospital, with both facilities forced into immediate lockdown.
Police confirmed a 55-year-old man tragically died at the scene, though the exact connection to the gas tampering remains under investigation. Multiple other patients required urgent medical assessment following exposure to the compromised gas supply.
Dramatic Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
New South Wales Police swiftly apprehended a 39-year-old woman at the scene, who now faces serious charges related to the incident. The suspect was taken to a separate medical facility for assessment before expected court proceedings.
"A crime scene has been established, and inquiries are continuing," a police spokesperson confirmed, indicating the complexity of the ongoing investigation.
Patient Safety Compromised
The gas interference caused immediate chaos within both hospitals, with critical care areas particularly affected. Medical staff were forced to implement emergency protocols, evacuating patients from affected wards and transferring them to alternative facilities.
Hospital administrators have launched internal reviews to determine how security protocols were breached and what measures can prevent similar incidents in future.
The incident has raised serious questions about hospital security and patient safety in major medical facilities, with health authorities expected to face scrutiny over the coming days.
