Track collapse at Wentworth Falls - 1 dead, others trapped
Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 11:49 amI just saw this on the web http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-29/one-person-dead,-others-trapped-in-track-collapse/9206050
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Track collapse at Wentworth Falls - 1 dead, others trapped
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Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 11:49 amRe: Track collapse at Wentworth Falls - 1 dead, others trapp
Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 12:00 pmWow- not good. Hope they are safely rescued...
Re: Track collapse at Wentworth Falls - 1 dead, others trapp
Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 12:07 pmThat's terrible news. From other news links I suspect this could be on the National Pass, a favourite track for a short walk in the BM.
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Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 12:19 pmjohnw wrote:That's terrible news. From other news links I suspect this could be on the National Pass, a favourite track for a short walk in the BM.
Looks like the accident location is where I thought:
"Closed areas: Wentworth Pass
Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2017, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2017, 1.06pm.
Wentworth Pass is closed due to a rockfall on National Pass. Police Rescue operation in progress. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines."
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list
Re: Track collapse at Wentworth Falls - 1 dead, others trapp
Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 12:58 pmAnd an older alert from slightly further down the same page:
“Closed areas: National Pass walking track closed
Applies from Thu 31 Aug 2017, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2017, 12.19pm.
National Pass walking track has been closed between Valley of the Waters and Slack Stairs, due to a very dangerous, unstable section of rock above the walking track. The area has been assessed by a geo-technical engineer and appropriate measures will be implemented to remove this extreme hazard. It is expected that this section of the National Pass walking track will reopen for the summer school holidays in December. Penalties apply for non-compliance.”
“Closed areas: National Pass walking track closed
Applies from Thu 31 Aug 2017, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2017, 12.19pm.
National Pass walking track has been closed between Valley of the Waters and Slack Stairs, due to a very dangerous, unstable section of rock above the walking track. The area has been assessed by a geo-technical engineer and appropriate measures will be implemented to remove this extreme hazard. It is expected that this section of the National Pass walking track will reopen for the summer school holidays in December. Penalties apply for non-compliance.”
Re: Track collapse at Wentworth Falls - 1 dead, others trapp
Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 1:00 pmdeleted; tqc got in just before me.
Re: Track collapse at Wentworth Falls - 1 dead, others trapp
Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 1:07 pmKind of not surprising though. A lot of walks in that area have a lot of cliff face above them. Very sad. I hope the other 2 make it
Re: Track collapse at Wentworth Falls - 1 dead, others trapp
Posted: Wed 29 Nov, 2017 4:07 pmVery sad to think these guys were working for our walk enjoyment. RIP for the passing and best in recovery for the injured. Grateful of their work.