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Incident Overview
A female police constable died when a marked police vehicle crashed into a tree on Gibbons Street at Redfern. NSW Police said the vehicle was travelling under lights and sirens at the time.
Location and Time
- Crash date: Friday, 25 September 2026
- Approximate time: About 1.30am
- Location: Gibbons Street, Redfern, New South Wales
People and Vehicles Involved
The female constable was travelling as a passenger in the police vehicle and died at the scene. A male constable was driving. This report does not include an age or name because the initial official release did not provide them and later media reports contained inconsistent age information.
Injuries and Fatalities
Police said the female constable died instantly. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the male constable before he was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a stable condition.
Emergency Response
A crime scene was established near the crash location. Road closures and diversions were reported in the surrounding area while emergency services and investigators attended.
Police Investigation
NSW Police declared the matter a critical incident. The exact circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and the cited sources do not provide a final finding about cause or legal responsibility.
Appeal for Information
Police have asked anyone with information, dashcam footage or mobile-phone vision to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information should not be reported through NSW Police social-media pages.
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