A woman’s body was discovered inside a car in Hurstville, Sydney, on Tuesday evening, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Emergency services were called to Durham Street, Hurstville, around 5:15 p.m. following reports of concern for a person’s welfare. Upon arrival, police found the woman, believed to be in her 40s, deceased in the passenger seat of the vehicle.
The woman has not yet been formally identified, and her cause of death remains unknown. Police have established a crime scene at the location and are treating the incident as suspicious. The typically quiet Durham Street, which connects Hurstville with Carlton, has been partially cordoned off as investigations continue.
Images shared by media outlets show the vehicle taped off by police, with a handbag reportedly visible on top of the car. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
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