Blue Mountains, NSW: Climber dies in freak accident after being crushed by falling rock
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Tragedy as climber dies in freak accident after being hit by a falling rock causing cardiac arrest
- A man has died in NSW’s Blue Mountains after being struck by a falling rock
- Climber, believed to be about 36 years old, went into cardiac arrest on Sunday
- The man died at the scene, which was attended by police and paramedics
A man has died in a freak climbing accident after being crushed by a falling rock in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
The climber in his 30s was hit by the 12-inch rock on Sunday during a climb known as ‘Sweet Dreams’ in the mountain range west of Sydney.
The man went into cardiac arrest and died on the spot.
Emergency services have been pictured at the scene where a man in his 30s died after being hit by a falling rock
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, rushed to Sublime Point Road (pictured) in Leura
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, rushed to Sublime Point Road in Leura, about two hours west of Sydney, on Sunday afternoon.
The climber is said to have been wearing a helmet when he was hit by the rock.
A crime scene has been established with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
The climber is said to have been wearing a helmet when he was hit by the rock. Emergency vehicles are on the scene in the photo