The South Australian police are currently investigating the unexplained death of an infant at a motel near Glen Osmond, which led to a significant emergency response on Saturday morning.
The incident is believed to have occurred at around 9 AM on Saturday. There was a large presence of police and ambulance crews near the Tollgate Motel, which is located near the South Eastern Freeway, approximately 5 km southeast of Adelaide city centre. Emergency services arrived at the motel at around 9:15 AM.
Several police vehicles were seen at the motel throughout the morning, with witnesses estimating that around 25 to 30 officers were present at the scene at one point. One resident said they saw approximately six to seven police cars at the motel as part of the response.
Police cordoned off part of the motel while investigators examined the scene. The team consisted of police officers, crime scene experts, investigators, and detectives from the Eastern District, who remained at the property for several hours.
According to the latest report, police left the scene by mid-afternoon after completing their initial investigation. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death or the family involved.
South Australia Police said the investigation is ongoing, and a report is being prepared for the coroner. Investigators are expected to establish the circumstances that led to the child’s death as part of the ongoing inquiry.
No further concrete details about the infant or the family have been released so far, and authorities have kept the family’s identity confidential.