July 23, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 15-year-old boy has died and a 14-year-old has been left in a critical condition after a tragic jet ski crash on the Georges River near Tom Uglys Bridge in Sylvania, southern Sydney, on the evening of Tuesday, July 23, 2025.

Key Details

  • Location: Georges River, near Tom Uglys Bridge, Sylvania, NSW
  • Time: Approx. 6:00pm
  • Victims:
    • 15-year-old boy – deceased at the scene
    • 14-year-old boy – suffered severed arm, placed in induced coma, critical condition at Sydney Children’s Hospital

Emergency Response

  • NSW Police and paramedics responded immediately and entered the water to assist the victims
  • The 15-year-old could not be revived
  • The 14-year-old was sedated at the scene and transported under emergency conditions

Investigation
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. Details regarding how the incident unfolded or whether multiple jet skis were involved have not yet been confirmed.

Current Status

  • Investigation ongoing by NSW Police
  • One teen deceased, one remains in critical condition as of last update