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A woman in her late 30s has died on a party boat during a cruise of Sydney Harbour.
Key points:
- The woman was alone in the bathroom when she collapsed
- Initial concerns of noxious fumes being involved were ruled out by firefighters
- Up to 100 people were celebrating a birthday party on board the boat
Paramedics were called to a marina at Balmain, in the city’s inner west, about 4:00pm this afternoon.
There were initial reports passengers had been overcome by fumes, but firefighters used gas detectors to rule out the involvement of any noxious material.
NSW Ambulance Inspector Giles Buchanan said the woman was alone before the incident.
“She appears to have collapsed in the toilet where we found her,” he said.
“We’re unsure exactly what has happened.”
Paramedics worked on the woman for about 20 minutes but she couldn’t be saved.
The three-level boat, the Lady Rose, is operated by Flagship Cruises and is licensed to carry up to 475 passengers for “cocktail-style” functions.
The incident happened while the boat was on the harbour, forcing it to dock at the nearby marina.
Inspector Buchanan said there were up to 100 people on board.
“There were a number of other people on the boat that were treated, mainly for emotional shock and the disturbing nature of the scene,” he said.
“I believe all the people … were on a party vessel for a birthday party, they’re all friends or know the deceased.”
NSW Ambulance was not aware of any suspicious circumstances.
“A crime scene has been established on the cruise boat as police conduct a full investigation,” police said in a statement.
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