Castle Hill: Woman confirmed deceased after fall from lookout

A 35-year-old woman has been confirmed dead after a fall from the top of a lookout at a popular peak. ROAD CLOSURES, UPDATES.

There are grave fears for the life of a person who has fallen from the lookout at Castle Hill in Townsville. The Polair Townsville helicopter and Queensland Government Air (QGAir), pictured, has also been deployed. Picture: Tony Tsimbas

A 35-year-old woman has been confirmed dead after a fall from the top of a lookout at a popular peak in Townsville.

A spokesman for the Queensland Police Service said emergency services had been called to reports that a person had fallen from the lookout at the top of Castle Hill at 2.54pm.

Townsville Police have blocked off Castle Hill Road after a woman fell from the lookout on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Christopher Burns

The spokesman said the Polair Townsville helicopter had been tasked with helping locate the person.

The Queensland Government Air (QGAir) was also deployed.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service confirmed that had been called by QAS to assist in locating the victim.

QFES said the victim, a 35-year-old Townsville woman, had been located about 4pm.

A spokeswoman confirmed the adult woman had been found deceased.

Police have closed Castle Hill Road and have urged road users to avoid the area.

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Originally published as Castle Hill: Woman confirmed deceased after fall from lookout