a high-ranking British lawyer has been named father killed along with his son after it family were caught in but deadly landslide while relaxing in Australia.
Mehrab Nazir, 49, and his nine-year-Old son were killed when they were hit falling rocks while walking along the popular walking path in Wentworth Falls on Monday.
His wife Ana in but critical condition in hospital. There are 14 of themyear-Old son had surgery and in stable condition, and there are 15 of themyear-Old daughter remains under surveillance, police said.
A teenage girl has been called a “hero” after she managed to alert the authorities about what had happened. horror landslide before making the harrowing 90-minute hike to safety.
Understandably, the distraught teenager told the ambulance operator, “I don’t know Where are we”.
family moved to Singapore from London 10 years ago, where Mr. Nazir became a partner in leading consulting firm Watson Farley and Williams.
His firm said he was a “dear friend and colleague”, adding that they would “remember and honor” him.
University of Exeter graduate was recognized for his “strong experience” by Asia Pacific Legal 500 in 2013.
Participant of Zoroastrian community – of which Nazir family were part of – told Daily Mail Australia that they in mourning.
‘Til we still come to terms with this great tragedy, outpouring and bounty of our community very touching,” the spokeswoman said.
“Survivors children were merged with their godmother, which is very comforting.”
Police at the scene of tragedy
/ via REUTERSNSW Premier Dominic Perrotte called the incident “tragic” and said he would seek advice on whether the footpath would be should were opened due to recent heavy rain.
“These tragedies occur too often so all we can do is save people we will be safe,” Mr. Perrotte told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. on Tuesday.
“Obviously, the Blue Mountains are place where people love to walk trekking. This one of miracles of in world But when these tragedies occur it would be an oversight of Any government don’t act.”
After removal of body, New South Wales Department of Environment and heritage announced what area was closed for public until further notice and a “comprehensive review” will be undertaken.
“(The National Parks and Wildlife Service of New South Wales) has world grade program in place assess geotechnical risks and maintain safety of footpaths and other infrastructure to the maximum extent possible,” the statement said.
“Unfortunately, this is not possible predict and eliminate all natural risks, such as rockfalls, which can sometimes occur around the state.
Branch added that the footpath has been inspected in a few days before the collapse as part of of normal track score program.
A spokesman for the British High Commission said: “We supporting in family of british couple and them children after the incident in Blue Mountains.
“Our staff in Australia in contact with local police.”
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