A tragic incident occurred in Melbourne CBD when a woman fell from a 19-storey building, resulting in her immediate death and causing grievous injuries to a bystander below. The man, who was smoking a cigarette at the time, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after the impact of the fall.

Local paramedics responded swiftly to the scene, ensuring the injured man received prompt medical attention. Both individuals involved in the incident remain unidentified, with authorities working on preparing documentation for the local coroners. The woman’s death is not considered suspicious, as confirmed by investigators.

In a separate incident, a worker from National Australia Bank (NAB) tragically fell to his death from the bank’s Bourke Street headquarters in Melbourne. The man, who fell in front of his colleagues, could not be saved despite emergency services’ efforts. Witnesses described the event as traumatising, with one individual recounting the shock of witnessing the incident during a lunch break.

Following the tragic event, the bank offered counseling services to its staff, acknowledging the impact of the loss on employees. Victoria Police will compile a report for the coroner regarding the man’s death. The police statement emphasized that the incident is not being treated as suspicious, providing clarity on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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