Tragic Discovery: Woman Found Dead in Sydney Townhouse Collapse Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
June 3, 2024![Tragic Discovery: Woman Found Dead in Sydney Townhouse Collapse Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/87cb267f6811e1f99cbd768e8ebc7e0b77cc0e1bc82519428acf170adc9e9c2aab672012815ed5cfb40de3594252610a77d13d45296f209de53c37a87bae3476.png)
A woman's body has been found in the rubble of a collapsed townhouse in Whalan, Sydney.
The deceased woman, in her 30s, was discovered despite hopes of finding her alive.
Earlier, two women and a small dog were rescued from the site.
Five others injured in the explosion have been discharged from the hospital.
Search teams faced significant challenges, including a gas leak and fire beneath the debris.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown and is under investigation by NSW police.
International urban rescue teams are aiding in the ongoing search efforts.
Summary based on 9 sources
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The Guardian • Jun 1, 2024
One person still feared trapped after Sydney townhouse collapse![Australia news live: search continues for woman trapped after Sydney townhouse explosion](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/a77c58ea3887adbf191fbbe2239e9bf940def188d68253a5957f64aa3bc7ebe80bced14a94ac34f5596d175b745c0b8d6687209859772ac8e74b47cd6976d4df.png)
The Guardian • Jun 2, 2024
Australia news live: search continues for woman trapped after Sydney townhouse explosion![Body of woman found in rubble of Sydney home that collapsed after explosion](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/69cfa4f5f379b45047e302a9903997f7d5b2006ba52d404bd9eafdb4669ee5af090999b32acfcce6c52428ec05c181a8b8fcb9dec222e9e49bd7239ee767f739.png)
The Guardian • Jun 2, 2024
Body of woman found in rubble of Sydney home that collapsed after explosion![Terrifying moment woman realised her daughter was trapped under exploded townhouse](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/1978bf9da115905d0cef5d927e0ae4963f9186b53369d9435a7b888f4fece919d587d92089580ab098f597b4df824f27a96979ff1e687bd408e6582aa8e88d70.png)
The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 2, 2024
Terrifying moment woman realised her daughter was trapped under exploded townhouse