Source : Perth Now news
A on-duty police officer has died in Sydney’s inner west overnight after a patrol car crashed into a tree.
The marked police car was driving along Gibbons St in Redfern with its lights and sirens on about 1.320am Friday when it crashed.
The passenger of the car, a female officer, died instantly.
Premier Chris Minns said: “this is devastating news and my thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the officer who has lost her life”.
“Every day our police officers put themselves in harm’s way to keep the rest of us safe,” he said.
NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane said she was “heartbroken to hear that a police constable has died in Redfern overnight”.
“She was out working while most of us were asleep, protecting the community,” she said.
“Our police put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect us. Today, we stand with them as they mourn one of their own.”
Regent St is closed in both directions between Lawson St and Cleveland St, LiveTraffic NSW said.
Motorists have been urged to use an alternative route and allow extra travel time.
A crime scene has been established, with police declaring a critical incident.
Anyone who has information or relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
