Teenager dies after falling from Sydney building

A 17-year-old boy died after falling five storeys from Hibernian House, a heritage-listed building in Surry Hills, Sydney, around 9pm on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to Elizabeth Street when reports came in that someone had fallen. Despite paramedics treating the teen at the scene, he sustained critical injuries and died before transport to hospital could occur.

CCTV footage revealed three teens entering the top floor of Hibernian House; two left shortly after their friend fell. Police are investigating whether the teenager was exploring the building when he accidentally fell from a railing on the fifth-floor roof. The incident highlights risks associated with urban exploration trends popularized by social media platforms like TikTok, as seen in similar recent deaths across the US.

Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.