A person has died after falling from a balcony at the Mantra Sierra Grand in Broadbeach

Witnesses have detailed their horror following the tragic death of a person who fell from a balcony at a popular Gold Coast hotel.

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A PERSON has died after falling from a Gold Coast hotel balcony.

Emergency services were called to the Mantra Sierra Grand on Surf Parade at Broadbeach about 7pm on Friday.

Police, including the criminal investigation branch, attended the scene and investigations are ongoing.

Late on Friday night, shocked witnesses took to social media revealing their distress as the horrific incident unfolded.

The Mantra Sierra Grand at Broadbeach.

One Mantra resident said he had a clear view of the horrific scene from his apartment.

“Someone is dead by my pool, it’s awful,” he said.

Another person staying on level 28 confirmed that the incident took place above her.

“It happened just above our room,” she said.

While another man posted a photo of the view of the hotel from where he was staying across the road.

“We are this close,” he said.

“We had a feeling something happened.”

Queensland Police confirmed the death was non suspicious.

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