In a deeply distressing incident that has shocked the city, a couple has died after jumping from the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge during Thursday morning's peak hour.
New South Wales Police confirmed that emergency services were called to the world-famous landmark just after 8:15am following reports two people had fallen from the structure. The bodies of a man and a woman were subsequently recovered from the waters below.
Chilling CCTV footage obtained by investigators shows the couple's final moments before the tragedy unfolded. The video captures the pair walking along the bridge's pedestrian pathway before climbing over the safety barrier.
The incident caused significant disruption across Sydney's transport network, with all vehicular traffic across the bridge halted for approximately an hour during the critical morning commute. Traffic congestion quickly spread through the city as authorities dealt with the situation.
Police have indicated they are not treating the deaths as suspicious and are preparing a report for the coroner. While formal identification is yet to be completed, authorities believe they know the identities of both individuals.
This tragic event has reignited discussions about mental health support services and suicide prevention measures on bridges and other high structures. The Sydney Harbour Bridge, while equipped with safety barriers and regular patrols, has been the site of similar incidents in the past.
Witnesses to the incident or those affected by the tragedy are being encouraged to contact support services such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
