Young Woman Dies After Balcony Fall in Adelaide Hotel
A woman in her 20s died early Sunday morning after falling from a hotel balcony in Adelaide, South Australia, following Halloween celebrations.
South Australia Police responded to a hotel at the intersection of Hindley Street and Morphett Street around 4:10 a.m. after receiving reports of a woman falling from a balcony. Paramedics were unable to save the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Advertiser reported that the woman had been celebrating Halloween with friends and had allegedly attempted to climb a drainpipe at the Rosemont Hotel before the fall. A witness, Josh Hughes, 27, told the outlet he heard the pipe snap and found the woman on the ground. He stated he immediately called for an ambulance.
Police confirmed that they are aware of potential footage of the incident circulating and urged the public not to share it out of respect for the deceased and her family. Authorities are requesting anyone with relevant footage to contact them.
South Australia Police indicated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, and a report is being prepared for the Coroner.