A young man is recovering in hospital following a serious fall from a third-floor balcony in Dee Why earlier this week.
The incident occurred around 9:10am on Monday at a residential building on Holborn Avenue, when the man in his 20s plunged from the balcony and landed on his truck parked below.
NSW Ambulance paramedics responded quickly to the scene, where they were joined by the Mounties CareFlight Helicopter team. A CareFlight critical care doctor assisted paramedics in providing immediate medical attention before the injured man was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital by road ambulance.
The patient sustained multiple fractures, including significant chest and leg injuries. He remains in a serious but stable condition, according to hospital sources.
The circumstances of the fall have not been disclosed, and it’s unclear whether the incident was accidental or if other factors were involved.
This marks the second serious fall in the Northern Beaches area this year, following a similar incident in Manly in February.
Dee Why has seen increased development of multi-story residential buildings in recent years, raising concerns about balcony safety standards.
Local authorities remind residents in apartment buildings to ensure balcony doors and railings are secure, particularly in homes with young children or when entertaining guests.
Published 28-April-2025