A senior police officer has tragically lost her life in a horrific indoor skydiving incident.
Acting Senior Sergeant Michelle Mullen was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in critical condition last Thursday after she collided with the side of the wind tunnel at the iFly Indoor Skydiving facility in the city.
The 52-year-old had sustained critical head and spinal injuries and unfortunately passed away on Wednesday, reports the Courier Mail.
Snr Sgt Mullen, who was a keen skydiver, was described by friends as a "well respected police officer and a friend to so many."
A report is set to be prepared for the coroner.
"Police are assisting Work Health and Safety (WHS) investigations in relation to a 52-year-old woman sustaining critical injuries at an indoor skydiving venue in Chermside on January 19," a Queensland Police spokesman said.
"The woman sadly passed away from her injuries at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital on January 25."
Local politicians have been sharing their condolences on social media, with Corrine McMillan MP - State Member for Mansfield - writing on Facebook: "It is with great sadness that I am now able to share with you that one of our wonderful and truely dedicated local police officers, acting Senior Sergeant Michelle Mullen has lost her fight for life after an indoor sky diving accident.
"Michelle is pictured far right, and has served our community over many years at the Holland Park Station looking after the northern end of our community from Broadwater Rd north.
"MIchelle will be truely missed. On behalf of our community our hearts hurt for her family, her friends and all of the team at Holland Park Station led by Officer in Charge, Kylie Doyle.
"If you get the opportunity in the coming weeks to share your condolences with our local Police, please do so. They would appreciate our love and support at this very sad time."
Joe Kelly, State Member for Greenslopes, penned: "Deeply saddened to hear of Senior Sergeant Michelle Mullen's passing. Michelle was a regular at our local Coffee with Cop events and did so much to keep our community safe. My sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues."
Comments have also been pouring in from ordinary social media users, with one writing: "So terribly sad! I worked with her sister many years ago…. Sending love to her family, friends and colleagues."
Another added: "So sad. This is my area. Thank you for your commitment. RIP."
