Blue Mountains Stabbing: Child Dies, Three Others in Critical Condition
A child has died and two other children and a woman are in a critical condition after a stabbing in the Blue Mountains. NSW Police have confirmed that all the children involved are under the age of five.
A tragic incident has unfolded in the Blue Mountains, leaving a community in shock. A child has died, and two other children and a woman are fighting for life after a stabbing incident.
NSW Police have confirmed that all the children involved are under the age of five, and the woman is in her 40s. The identities of those involved have not been confirmed.
The incident occurred on Waratah Road at Valley Heights, near Springwood, in the Blue Mountains local government area. Emergency services received reports of three children and a woman in a vehicle with stab wounds just before 1pm.
"One of the children was located deceased in the vehicle," NSW Police said in a statement.
NSW Ambulance paramedics provided treatment to the two children and the woman at the scene before transporting them to Westmead Hospital and Westmead Children's Hospital.
Several members of the public were providing first aid as emergency services were being contacted. A crime scene has been established, and police have stated they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
Anyone who was in the area at the time, has information, or dashcam video is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.