Coogee: Woman’s death in Sydney park sparks critical incident investigation

Police were carrying out a welfare check when the woman died.

Molly Magennis
7NEWS
A critical incident has been declared after woman died in Sydney’s east during a welfare check by police.
A critical incident has been declared after woman died in Sydney’s east during a welfare check by police. Credit: AAP

A woman has died at a park in Sydney’s east during a welfare check by police.

Officers were called to a reserve on Baden St in Coogee about 8.30pm on Thursday following a concern for welfare.

When police arrived, they spoke to a woman when she fell and died.

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A critical incident investigation has been launched.

“The investigation is subject to an independent review,” NSW Police said.

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