Tragedy as a climber dies in a freak accident after being hit by a falling rock triggering cardiac arrest
- A man died in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales after being struck by a falling rock
- The climber, believed to be around 36 years old, went into cardiac arrest on Sunday.
- The man died at the scene where police and paramedics attended.
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A man has died in a freak climbing accident after being crushed by a falling rock in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales.
The climber in his 30s was struck by the 30cm rock during a climb known as ‘Sweet Dreams’ on the mountain range west of Sydney around midday on Sunday.
The man had been rock climbing with a friend who was able to call for help.
But the man went into cardiac arrest and later died at the scene.
Emergency services workers are shown at the scene where a man in his 30s died after being struck by a falling rock.
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, rushed to Sublime Point Road (pictured) in Leura
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, responded to Sublime Point Road in Leura, about a two-hour drive west of Sydney on Sunday afternoon.
Working in high winds, officers managed to rappel down the cliff face to reach the man, who was on a ledge.
He was treated at the scene but paramedics were unable to save him.
The climber is believed to have been wearing a helmet when he was struck by the rock. In the image, the vehicles of the emergency services in the place.
A NSW ambulance officer appears at the scene where a climber died on Sunday.
The climber is believed to have been wearing a helmet when he was struck by the rock.
A crime scene has been established with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
Police and Ambulance NSW have been contacted by Daily Mail Australia seeking further details for this story.
A climber died near Sublime Point Road in Leura (pictured), about a two-hour drive west of Sydney on Sunday afternoon.
Working in high winds, officers managed to rappel down the cliff face to reach the man, who was on a ledge, but were unable to save him. In the photo, the lifeguards
