According to < 9News >, two tower jumpers occurred in just four months in Sydney Tower (Sydney Tower), and the Skywalk tour project has been closed pending further notification.
The viewing platform is still accessible and open to the public from noon.
Sydney website confirmed today, "Skywalk is closed, please wait for further notice." Sorry for the inconvenience, we will keep the latest news up-to-date. Please know. "
At 7 pm last night, a man jumped from Skywalk, 268m high, and died instantly.
After the incident, Sydney's safety and security issues were questioned, people have expressed anger on social media, some people believe that Sydney should be permanently shut down.
Yesterday's death was the second in Sydney this year.
"immediately after the incident, we started security procedures," Sydney's director, Rob Smith, said today.
There are also reports that Skywalk was shut down hours before the death due to strong winds.
In March, a woman jumped from Skywalk and died. She unraveled herself and jumped off the side of the tower. Sydney has since put in place new security measures to avoid tragedies like yesterday's.
"the safety of tourists and employees has always been our top priority and we will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety," Mr. Smith said.
Speaker, a new state police officer, said: "identifiers consider the incident to be self-inflicted and will prepare an incident report for the coroner."
In the wake of the tower jumper in March, the company reviewed safety measures and replaced the original seat belt with a new restraint belt limiting full-body fall to ensure the safety of all visitors and staff.
For witnesses to yesterday's tower jump, please contact 1800 333,000.
For suicidal requests, please call the Australian Life Hotline at 131114, the suicide Prevention return Service at 1300 659,467, or the Child Helpline at 1800 551,800.