Woman dies after fall from Adelaide hotel during Halloween night
A woman in her 20s died after falling from a Rosemont Hotel balcony early Sunday morning.
Shortly after 4am on Sunday, a woman fell from the Rosemont Hotel on the corner of Hindley Street and Morphett Street in Adelaide's CBD. The woman was celebrating Halloween with friends and was attempting to climb a drain pipe when she fell to the pavement below.
Emergency services arrived quickly and provided urgent care, but she died at the scene. Witnesses saw her try to scale the pipe before losing her footing.
A bystander, Josh Hughes, 27, said he heard the pipe snap and rushed to help. Police say the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious.
The incident may have been filmed by revellers nearby, prompting a strong appeal from authorities asking the public not to share any footage on social media out of respect for the woman and her family.
A report will be prepared for the state coroner.
- Shortly after 4am on Sunday
- Time
- In her 20s
- Victim's age
- Josh Hughes, 27
- Bystander
Why it mattersThe tragedy highlights risks in busy entertainment precincts and the need to protect grieving families from unwanted footage spread online.
AustraliaA reminder for Adelaide residents and visitors to the CBD about the dangers of risky behaviour in crowded late-night settings, and a test of how the community responds to police requests for privacy.
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