Body found in Whalan - Mt Druitt PAC

Monday, 03 June 2024 04:58:30 AM

A body of a woman has been found in Sydney’s west following a multi-agency operation.

NSW Police Force have been assisting Fire and Rescue NSW from Saturday (1 June 2024) with a search operation following reports of an explosion at a unit block in Whalan.

One of the residents – a woman in her 30s – had been unaccounted for following the explosion.

Following an extensive search operation over the weekend, the body of a woman was found about 3.20am on Monday (3 June 2024) at the scene.

The woman is yet to be formally identified.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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